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The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) offers a number of resources and programs to help Colorado residents bring the New Energy Economy home. Use this section as your guide to the GEO website, and as a roadmap for your personal energy conservation action plan.

Take Action, Save Money

Taking part in the New Energy Economy can be simple AND save you money. There are several sections on this website that include information about ways you can conserve energy:

• Green Tips Checklist - a checklist to help you make green choices every day.
• Home Energy Conservation Checklist – a simple checklist to help you save energy in your home.
• Efficiency in the Home –in depth information about energy efficiency measures in the home. Topics include insulation, lighting, space heating and cooling, appliances and more.
• Renewables - information about renewable energy technologies including solar, wind, geothermal, biomass and biofuels.

Resources

GEO aims to connect Colorado residents with the experts and organizations that are pioneering a New Energy Economy. This website includes information about energy organizations, financial incentives, energy policy and educational opportunities:

• Glossary of Terms - definitions of frequently used energy terms.
• Event Calendar - a list of sustainability events and workshops.
• Your Utility - information about Colorado's utility companies.
• Energy Policy & Legislation - information about Colorado energy legislation.
• Links - a list of other energy and sustainability websites.

GEO Programs & Incentives

GEO partners with local governments and organizations to implement its programs and incentives. As a Colorado resident, your first step in participating in GEO’s programs is determining whether or not the program is being offered in your area, and if so, who you need to contact to determine whether or not you are eligible. This information can be found on each program’s website page:

• Insulate Colorado Program - offers rebates to qualifying homeowners for the installation of insulation and air sealing measures in existing homes.
• ENERGY STAR New Homes Program - supports the statewide construction and testing of new energy efficient single family homes built to ENERGY STAR standards.
• Weatherization Program - free energy efficiency services for income-qualified households.
• Residential Solar Rebate Program - rebates for homeowners wishing to install a solar electric or solar domestic hot water system on their home.
• Small Wind Incentive Program - rebates for small wind turbine installations.