Energy plays an essential role in all aspects of a community, whether it’s the gas and electricity we consume directly in offices and homes or that which we consume indirectly in the air conditioning systems in shops and the streetlights that illuminate our paths at night. Choices about how and when to use energy are ways that individual community members can impact total energy use.

100% Renewable Energy Resolution

On January 9th, 2018, City Council passed a resolution to commit Longmont to 100% renewable energy supply for electricity supply by 2030. Sustainability staff will be working with Longmont Power & Communications and Platte River Power Authority to make this goal possible.

What is Longmont’s current renewable energy supply?

Visit the Renewable Energy Longmont Indicator page for the most up to date renewable energy supply.  Information on the energy supply is also available on Platte River Power Authority's website.

Resources for Renewable Energy

Longmont

Visit Longmont Power & Communication’s Renewable Energy webpage to learn how to install solar energy on your home or purchase renewable energy from Longmont Power & Communications.

Colorado

Visit Boulder County EnergySmart for advising on how to go solar.

Visit the Colorado Energy Office to learn about Colorado’s Renewable Energy Standard and renewable energy sources in the State.

 

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Beneficial Building Electrification Plan

The City has committed to assertive climate action and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions on several fronts, including energy efficiency in buildings, carbon-free and alternative modes of transportation, waste reduction, and 100 percent renewable electricity. Beneficial building electrification supports the commitment to reducing emissions and, combined with other activities, will help the City make progress toward its goals.

The City now has a Beneficial Building Electrification Plan that outlines strategies for shifting away from fossil fuels in buildings to more efficient electric equipment over time in the community.  Visit the Longmont Indicators Beneficial Building Electrification Plan to view actions and track progress.

 

Resources for electrifying your home

 

There are current resources available at the links below and other incentives on the horizon as a result of the federal Inflation Reduction Action..

Efficiency Works – Offers rebates on heat pumps, smart thermostats, and more.

Rewiring America - Created a useful calculator to help consumers understand what federal benefits they may be eligible for in the future.

LoveElectric - Helps  consumers find rebates across the state by utility. LoveElectric is an initiative of the Beneficial Electrification League of Colorado (BEL-CO). It’s not as specific or inclusive as Efficiency Works or Boulder County sites, but expect it to keep pace with what happens at the state level in 2023 and 2024. Plus, it’s just a really helpful website for all things electrification.

 

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Energy Efficiency

Energy efficient buildings decrease energy use, which leads to financial savings and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Residential

Longmont

Apply for energy advising, low-cost energy audits, and rebates with the Efficiency Works Homes Program.

For rebates and discounts on simple home products, visit the Efficiency Works Store.

Tight, energy efficient homes can lead to increased radon levels. After upgrading your home, check the air quality of your home with a radon test.

Boulder County

The Energy Resource Center offers a weatherization program for Boulder County residents.

Colorado and the United States

Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) is a regional public interest organization  working to promote energy efficiency in the United States Southwest.

Commercial

Longmont

Efficiency Works Business offers energy advising and specific rebates for businesses in Longmont. The following equipment categories have associated rebates available:

• Lighting
• Cooling
• Envelope
• Food Service Equipment
• Grocery/Refrigeration Equipment
• Office Equipment & Appliances
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Water

Visit Efficiency Works Business for more information

 

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Home Energy Assistance

Longmont

The City of Longmont offers financial assistance to qualifying residents for water expenses through the Longmont CAReS program. Learn more on the Longmont CAReS webpage >

Longmont's COPE (Citizens’ Option to Provide Energy) Program is a neighbor-helping-neighbor program that provides direct emergency assistance to customers . Select the above link for more information on how to receive assistance and donate to the program.

Colorado

The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a Federally-funded program to assist low-income households with their home energy bills. Go to the Colorado LEAP webpage for more information on how to qualify.