Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Residents

Are you looking for ways to save energy? Do you want to improve energy efficiency in your home? Reducing energy losses through energy efficiency upgrades can help you save money.

Below are some energy solutions for residents.

Home Energy Efficiency

  • LED Lighting - LEDs, especially ENERGY STAR®-qualified products, typically use 70 to 90% less energy and last at least 15 times longer than the traditional incandescent bulbs they replace. Xcel Energy has teamed up with participating retailers to bring you special discounts - save up to $3 on select models of LEDs.
  • Energy Star - Confused about LED Lighting? Learn more from the Department of Energy.
  • Refrigerator Recycling - Recycle your old fridge or freezer and make a cool $50! Try a safe, helpful way to get rid of that old, still-functional fridge or freezer. If you’re an Xcel Energy electricity customer, they’ll come pick it up and recycle it for free. You’ll make some extra cash, save money on future energy bills and help the environment. Call 888-356-7660 to schedule your pickup.
  • Home Energy Squad® - Free for a limited time, the Home Energy Squad® will come to your home and swap out traditional incandescent light bulbs for LEDs, install a programmable thermostat, weather-strip a drafty door, install energy-efficient shower heads and aerators and more. Installation, labor and materials are FREE and valued at $200! Schedule a visit online today.
    • Looking for a more in-depth review of your home’s energy use? Schedule a Home Energy Squad® Plus visit, where Home Energy Squad® will deliver and install up to $600 worth of services and equipment in your home. A Plus visit can include:
      • Customized home energy report
      • Building envelope inspection
      • Smart thermostat setup (with AC Rewards enrollment)
      • Water heater temperature check
      • Blower-door diagnostic test
      • Combustion safety and carbon monoxide testing
      • Infrared imaging and analysis
      • Personalized advice for larger energy-saving upgrades
      • Installation of needed materials:
        • LED bulbs
        • Door weather stripping
        • High-efficiency showerheads & faucet aerators
  • Heating & Cooling Efficiency - Heating and cooling your home can account for 50% of your energy bill. Xcel Energy can help you save through rebates for upgrading your furnace with a high efficiency option or heat pump, high efficiency water heaters, home insulation and more. Learn more about Xcel Energy's Heating & Cooling Efficiency rebates.
  • Water Heater Rebates - You can turn hot water into cold, hard cash. Earn a rebate on a high-efficiency heat pump water heater that can help you save energy and money. Water heaters are typically your second largest energy consumer in your home, consuming 18% of the energy you use.
  • Arapahoe County Weatherization Division - The Arapahoe County Weatherization Division installs free energy conservation measures and energy-efficient appliances in low-income households in Adams County and Arapahoe County. The program helps eligible residents to conserve energy and save money on heating and cooling bills, while improving the comfort of their homes year-round. Learn more about eligibility requirements and specific services at the Arapahoe County Weatherization Division webpage.
  • Colorado Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) - LEAP is a federally funded state-supervised, county-administered system and is designed to assist with your winter heating costs for income-qualified residents. Learn more about income eligibility from the State of Colorado.
  • Energy Resource Center (ERC) - The ERC helps income-qualified people stay warm and safe. Many people have difficulty with high heating costs, poorly operating furnaces and inadequate insulation in their homes. ERC helps to repair furnaces and weatherizes homes to lower energy cost. Lives are saved by preventing carbon monoxide poisoning.

Renewable Energy

Are you interested in renewable energy but confused about what options are available? Xcel Energy offers different programs and resources outlined below to meet your unique needs.

  • Solar*Rewards® - Install solar panels to produce your own energy and sell energy you don’t use back to Xcel Energy.
  • Solar*Rewards Community® - Participate in renewable offerings without installing solar panels on your residence or business.
  • Renewable Battery Connect - Get rewarded for using renewable energy and supporting the grid of the future.
  • Renewable*Connect® - Enroll to discover affordable and clean energy – delivered to you with no equipment necessary.
  • Net Energy Metering - See how you can add excess energy to the grid for future use when you produce your own solar energy.

Why should you participate in these programs?

  • Green your fuel source mix
  • Reduce your greenhouse gas emissions
  • Contribute to Centennial’s community energy goals

Electric Vehicles

Public Charging Stations in Centennial

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