CoSEIA Annual Meeting & Conference
Colorado Solar Summit '09
CoSEIA is bringing the Solar and Renewable industries together again for a full three days of meetings and workshops. Join us as we make our voices heard and come together to chart a course for Solar and Renewable industries! See information links below for more details!
Rally at the Capitol on Friday afternoon, February 6,
for clean energy and good jobs!
Our mission is to serve energy professionals and renewable energy users. We promote the use of solar energy and conservation to create a sustainable future.
CoSEIA membership comprises solar hot water and solar electric (PV) companies, solar manufacturers, and distributers that provide both residential and commercial system products and services to consumers and businesses.
THE GOVERNOR'S ENERGY OFFICE ANNOUNCES SOLAR REBATE PARTNERSHIPS
DENVER- The Governor's Energy Office (GEO) announced today that 32 Partners have joined the Solar Rebate Program to promote installations of solar hot water, solar electricity (photovoltaic - PV) and, an orphan hot water systems program for residents and businesses statewide.
"Solar is a terrific long-term investment to save money at home and reduce energy costs for businesses and homeowners," said Tom Plant, director of the GEO. "Solar is a win-win-win for communities, creating clean energy jobs and providing for clean, reliable power and stable energy prices."
The Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association is administering the program for the GEO. The program is designed to increase the overall number of solar installations throughout the state. The funding is effectively doubling the funding available in this rebate program by partnering with cities, utilities, and non-profit organizations through a matching grant program. The Program Partners will use the GEO's matching grant funds to set up local solar rebate programs.
Colorado home and business owners that invest in solar hot water in early 2009 may be eligible for rebates offered by a local Program Partner. The rebates will allow customers to install solar systems at considerable savings.
"With a combination of the GEO rebates and tax credits, Colorado home and business owners can save 50-55% on solar hot water or PV installations. In addition to these savings, these systems can save anywhere from $250-500 per year in energy costs," said Plant.
Program Partners will begin accepting rebate applications on February 2, 2009. The Partner will review the application and upon approval, provide customers with a Rebate Reservation. Customers have 90 days from the date of the reservation to complete the installation process.
Ballot Issue 1A allows Boulder County to issue bonds for the purpose of providing financing options for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements via a "Clean Energy Options Local Improvement District," also known as the ClimateSmart Loan Program.
