Colorado Solar & Energy Legislation
GOVERNOR RITTER RENAMES OFFICE OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION TO GOVERNOR'S ENERGY OFFICE
Governor Ritter renamed the Office of Energy Management and Conservation to the Governor's Energy Office to better reflect the agency's broader mission of advancing Colorado's New Energy Economy. The office was created in 1977 to promote energy conservation. It was renamed in 1999 to incorporate energy management.
"The New Energy Economy absolutely embraces conservation and efficiency as important components of a sustainable energy future," Ritter said. "But building a New Energy Economy also requires a broader mission. The office will take the lead in expanding renewable energy resources and opportunities for Colorado's economy, for Colorado's environment, and for Colorado's energy independence. Under its new name, the Governor's Energy Office will chart the future by advancing Colorado's New Energy Economy."
Ritter made the name change and other New Energy Economy annoucements at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment building at 251 E. 12th Ave., state government's first LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification by the U.S. Green Building Council) facility. Among the other New Energy Economy actions Gov. Ritter took today:
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Senate Bill 51 (co-sponsored by Sen. Ken Gordon and Reps. Claire Levy and Rob Witwer). The bill establishes criteria for "high performance" state buildings and is a companion measure to the "Greening of State Government" executive orders
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SB 126 (Sen. Moe Keller and Rep. Jack Pommer). The bill authorizes the appropriation of funds to the Governor's Energy Office for distribution to the Colorado Renewable Energy Authority for the Collaboratory.
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SB 145 (Sen. Ron Tupa and Rep. Dan Gibbs). The bill allows cities, towns and counties to offer tax credits or rebates to property owners who install renewable-energy-producing fixtures on their property, such as solar panels or wind turbines.
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House Bill 1087 (Rep. Andy Kerry and Sen.Chris Romer). The bill establishes a "Wind for Schools" grant program.
For more information: http://www.colorado.gov/oemc/
TAX CREDITS FOR HOMEOWNERS
| Product Category |
Product Type |
Tax Credit |
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| Windows & Doors |
Exterior Windows and Skylights |
10 percent of cost, up to $200 for all windows, skylights and storm windows |
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| Storm Windows |
10 percent of cost, up to $200 for all windows, skylights and storm windows |
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| Exterior Doors |
10 percent of cost, up to $500 |
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| Storm Doors |
10 percent of cost, up to $500 |
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| Roofing |
Metal Roofs |
10 percent of cost, up to $500 |
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| Insulation |
Insulation |
10 percent of cost, up to $500 |
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| HVAC |
Central A/C |
$300 |
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| Air Source Heat Pumps |
$300 |
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| Geo-Thermal Heat Pump |
$300 |
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| Gas, Oil, Propane Furnace or Hot Water Boiler |
$150 |
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| Advanced Main Air Circulating Fan |
$50 |
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| Water Heaters |
Gas, Oil, Propane Water Heater |
$300 |
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| Electric Heat Pump Water Heater |
$300 |
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| Cars |
Cars |
Based on a formula determined by vehicle weight, technology, and fuel economy compared to base year models |
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| Solar Energy Systems |
Solar Water Heating |
30 percent of cost, up to $2,000 |
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| Photovoltaic Systems |
30 percent of cost, up to $2,000 |
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| Fuel Cells |
Fuel Cells |
30 percent of the cost, up to $1000 per kW of power that can be produced |
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or tax details visit: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits#s4
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