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Energy Efficiency
Tips

 

LED light bulbs are a great way to save money on your electricity bill. They use up to 75% less energy than old, incandescent bulbs.

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Save energy by preventing phantom loads - energy that is used by appliances and electronics even when they are turned off. Plug TV and stereo systems into a power strip and turn off all the peripherals with the flip of one switch.

 

 

GCEA ENERGY EFFICIENCY REBATE PROGRAM

 

Energy Efficiency Rebate Form 

 

GCEA has partnered with Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association to expand our Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. Members may receive rebates for any of the energy efficiency measures listed in the table below that are installed in GCEA's service area.

Upon approval, rebate checks will be issued by GCEA and will include the total of the Tri-State rebate and the GCEA rebate.

System or Appliance
Tri-State Pays GCEA Pays

Electric Ground Source Heat Pump

$150 /ton for central ground or water source

Additional $100/unit for Energy Star rating (2 - 2.99 tons)

Additional $150/unit for Energy Star rating (3 tons or larger)

$150/unit

     

Electric Thermal Storage

(Permanently installed units only)

$16/kW for ETS controlled by timer or master control system

$6/kW

     

Electric Water Heater
Basic Unit
(Minimum 30-gal capacity,
6-year warranty)


$50 per unit
Additional $25/unit for lifetime tank warranty (e.g. Marathon)

 

$20/unit

     

Heat Pump Water Heater
(Minimum 30-gal capacity,
6-year warranty, Energy Star rated)

$350/unit for primary heating by direct exchange with semi-conditioned room air

Additional $25/unit for lifetime tank warranty (e.g. Marathon)

$20/unit

     

Refrigerators and Freezers

$80 for new Energy Star rated appliance

Proper recycling of old appliance mandatory

$20/unit

     

Dishwashers

$30 for new Energy Star rated appliance

$15/unit

Clothes Washers

$40 for new Energy Star rated appliance

$20/unit

 

All rebates for systems or applicances listed above must be requested within 180 days of installation.

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LED LIGHT BULB/FIXTURE REBATES

 

Energy Efficiency Rebate Form 

 

GCEA and Tri-State offer rebates for LED light bulbs or fixtures purchased for residential use within our service area. LEDs must meet the following criteria:

  • Energy Star approved
  • 300 lumens or greater
  • Medium, GU24, or other residential/light commercial oriented base
  • Qualified LED fixtures - click link for list or contact GCEA for details

Rebate Amount - 50% of lamp/fixture cost capped at $10 per lamp.

Eligibility - GCEA member with active account.

Restrictions - Maximum 50 bulbs/fixtures per account each year for installation within GCEA's service area.

 

Disclaimer: Some LEDs may not qualify due to restrictions imposed by Tri-State rules and regulations. Members should verify whether bulbs/fixtures are qualified before purchasing.

 

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BUCK-A-BULB PROGRAM

GCEA offers compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs to its members for just $1 a bulb. Compact fluorescent bulbs are available in 40-, 60-, 75-, and 100-watt equivalents and may be purchased at the GCEA Headquarters in Gunnison, or through GCEA's Crested Butte office.