Rebate Programs and Energy Efficiency Credits

LPEA offers rebates and credits to our members to improve operating efficiency, including energy demand and kilowatt-hour use, across the cooperative’s power supply network 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Improved efficiency helps reduce costs for all members.

We offer several rebate programs for residential members and commercial rebates for commercial members. Rebate program information below highlights the individual rebate programs offered by LPEA. Select the program links for complete rebate information and program requirements.

To learn more about LPEA’s rebate programs call (970) 247-5786 or speak directly to one of our Energy Management Advisors:

Nancy Andrews Durango (970) 382-7775 nandrews@lpea.coop
Jon Kenney Pagosa Springs (970) 382-3539 jkenney@lpea.coop
Sue Maxwell Durango (970) 382-7170  smaxwell@lpea.coop 
Dennis McCarthy Durango (970) 382-3506 dmccarthy@lpea.coop

2020 Residential LED Light Bulb Rebate Program 

When you purchase energy-efficient LED light bulbs, LPEA will reimburse you 50% of the cost of bulbs purchased, up to $8 per/bulb.

*Please note this is the final year of our Residential LED Rebate Program. Applications must be submitted within 120 days of purchase and no later than December 15, 2020.

Program Requirements: Please complete the application below with the following items and requirements to nandrews@lpea.coop:

2020 Residential LED Light Bulb Rebate Application

  1. Limit 50 bulbs per year [minimum 500 lumens per/bulb]

  2. Submit a photo of the ‘lighting facts’ portion of the box for each different type of light purchased

  3. Application must be submitted within 120 days of purchase

LED Lighting Rebates for Commercial Members

Thank you for your interest in LPEA's 2020 Commercial LED Retrofit Rebates and the application process. Rebates are available for small and large commercial LPEA members installing energy efficient LED lighting as retrofits and new construction. The amounts vary, depending on multiple factors. To learn more, click on the link below:

LPEA’s 2020 Commercial Retrofit LED Lighting Rebates

For Retrofit Projects, complete the application below and provide this along with the LPEA account number, contact information, service address, and type of business to lighting@lpea.coop.

2020 Commercial LED Retrofit Rebate

*If the project includes the replacement T12 lights, a pre-inspection is required to qualify for additional rebate funds. Contact LPEA before the project begins and we can review this process with you. 

The instructions for completing the application are as follows:

  1. The first tab of this worksheet requests general "Application Information" including the LPEA account number for the service location where the LED Lighting project occurs.

  2. The second tab of the worksheet "Submission Form" requests the specific lighting installation information - the LED product quantity and LED product cost to the account holder - with this information the estimated kilowatt savings and rebate amount is calculated.

  3. The third tab is a simple payback calculation and does not require any input.

  4. Documentation:
    • Copy of the Paid Invoice(s) for the LED Lights listing the quantity and the price per item
    • Spec Sheets for each type of LED Light
    • Completion Date of the LED Lighting Installation
    • 2-3 pictures of the LED lights installed m

LPEA will need to perform a final inspection and site visit when the COVID restrictions are lifted. Also, an LED Lighting Rebate is considered to be miscellaneous income and requires that LPEA receive an IRS W-9 form from the account holder. For your convenience, here is that form:

IRS W-9

Commercial LED Lighting Rebate

Below is the rebate form for new construction.

LPEA’s 2020 New Construction LED Lighting Rebate application

Please submit your rebate application and documents to lighting@lpea.coop or email to one of the below staff. If you need any assistance with completing the rebate application or if you have any questions, please Sue Maxwell directly.

Sue Maxwell
smaxwell@lpea.coop 
(970) 382-7170

Disposal of Retrofitted Bulbs

As a reminder, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) requires all lighting materials be recycled and disposed of properly. Many commonly used light bulbs contain small amounts of mercury and other metals. These bulbs include fluorescent, compact fluorescent, high-pressure sodium, mercury vapor and metal halide lamps.

Mercury-containing lamps generated by businesses and other non-household facilities, such as schools and government agencies are regulated by the CDPHE as hazardous wastes. As such, these wastes must follow State hazardous waste regulations for proper management and disposal and cannot be disposed of in the trash since municipal solid waste landfills in Colorado are not permitted to accept any quantity of nonresidential hazardous waste. For this reason, putting bulbs in your dumpster could result in a significant fine.

Therefore, it is necessary for the business being retrofitted or their electrical contractor to select a recycler that will best serve their needs and provide assurance that waste lamps are properly managed.

Below are bulb recycling opportunities in our area:

To learn more about LPEA’s rebate programs call (970) 247-5786.

For information on Energy Star® standards visit: www.energystar.gov.

Energy Star® Appliance Rebates

LPEA will pay credits to our members for installing electric water heaters, electric heating systems and/or energy efficient motors and commercial energy efficiency lighting upgrades. All credits must be requested with 120 days of installation. To verify that a specific model qualifies, visit www.energystar.gov.

Energy Star® Appliances

  • $20 per unit for new Energy Star rated dishwashers

  • $30 per unit for new Energy Star rated refrigerator, freezer, clothes washer and electric clothes dryer

  • $60 refrigerator/freezer recycling

There are two options for submitting your rebate application:

  1. 2020 Energy Star® Appliance Online Rebate Form

  2. 2020 Energy Star® Appliance Rebate Form 

The hard copy can be mailed to us at LPEA, Attention: Energy Star Rebate P.O. Box 2750, Durango, CO 81302 or dropped off at drive up window in Durango or Pagosa Springs.

Appliance Disposal

The following businesses recycle old appliances. Fees vary.

  • Home Depot
  • Southwest Appliance
  • Sears

Contact LPEA at (970) 382-7170 for more information.

Permanent Electric Heater Rebates

LPEA offers rebates to our members for purchasing permanent electric heaters. All credits must be requested with 120 days of installation. 

Permanent Electric Heaters

  • $30/kW for Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) heater controlled by timers or master control system. For additional information, lpea.coop/electric-thermal-storage-ets-heater

  • $30/kW for Thermal Slab heating controlled by timers or master control system

Program Requirements for Eligible Credits:

  • New or replacement installation

  • Minimum 1 kiloWatt (1,000 watts) capacity heater

  • Timing device required for use of off-peak hours

  • Installations must be in LPEA’s service territory

  • Customer must provide LPEA with proof of purchase

  • LPEA reserves the right to inspect installations

To apply, fill out and submit the following application to LPEA:

Permanent Electric Heater Information and Rebate Form

Contact the Electrical/Plumbing/Heating Contractor for installation cost estimates. Below is a list of ETS contractors in our region.

Energy Efficiency Audit Rebates

Is your home or office building as energy efficient as it could be? 

LPEA’s Board of Directors approved Board Policy 367, Energy Audit Rebate Program, and program to financially assist members who take the “next steps” in energy efficiency through a professional energy audit. Rebates are now available for both businesses and residents.

LPEA customers who secure a professional energy audit and make at least one energy efficiency upgrade suggested in that audit, may receive a one-time Energy Efficiency Audit Rebate:

  • Up to $150 for residential accounts

  • Up to $300 for commercial accounts

Energy Audit Rebate Application 

One of the best ways to lower your electric bill is through energy efficiency. For many years LPEA has supported members in energy efficiency efforts, and the cooperative still offers complimentary energy assessments. LPEA Energy Management Advisors provide valuable information and tips for using less energy and improving the efficiency of homes and offices. To arrange a complimentary energy assessment call (970)247-5786.

The “next step” to help save energy, beyond the simple LPEA energy assessment, is arranging for a professional energy audit. Because professional energy auditors do assess fees for services, the LPEA board has voted to assist members with rebates to encourage the investment in energy efficiency.

Certified auditors will outline specifically where your home is costing you extra precious dollars, and if you make those changes or upgrades, you will likely find the “payback” from the professional energy audit IS worth the investment.

All customers within LPEA’s service territory are eligible for the Energy Efficiency Audit Rebate and will be required to provide LPEA with a copy of the audit and paid invoice. Certified auditors will also provide LPEA with confirmation of customers’ energy audits performed to ensure proper rebate credit.

Total amount of rebates, combined with other entities, such as Atmos Energy or the City of Durango, cannot exceed the cost of the audit. 

LPEA has no affiliation with any professional auditor. 

EV Charging Rebate Program

Electric Vehicle Charger Incentives are available for installation of private and public electric vehicle charging stations.

Cooperative Supplied Level 2 Charger Rebate

LPEA offers the free use of a Level 2 ChargePoint Flex plug-in charger (UL Listed and ENERGY STAR certified) for home use for members that own or lease an electric vehicle (retail value approximately $700).

A rebate up to $500, not to exceed 50% of electric parts and labor costs, is also available if a suitable outlet (NEMA 14-50 50A 240V) is needed at the home.

LPEA will own and maintain the charger on our members’ behalf* Participants must allow LPEA to access usage information through the members Wi-Fi internet connection. The equipment will schedule charging times based on the billing rate the member is on so that charging automatically occurs when electricity costs less but can be overridden by the user at any time. Because this technology is new, LPEA looks forward to increasing knowledge of EV charging patterns and enhancing service going forward. *

LPEA requires return of the charger if the member no longer has an electric vehicle, is no longer a member of LPEA, or uses less than 25 charge sessions in a six-month period. If a member leaves the LPEA service territory and does not return the charger, they will be billed the current value of the unit. 

Customer Purchased Level 2 Charger
Rebate Members independently purchasing a Level 2 charger, including installation costs, are eligible to receive a $500 rebate or up to 50 percent of material costs.

Contact LPEA for independent consultation: (970) 382-7775 for details.

2020 LPEA Residential Electric Vehicle Charger Application 

Heat Pump System Rebate Program 

Heat Pump Types
Type   Rebate Amount
Air Source 15-17 SEER Min. 1ton $350/ton
Air Source >17 SEER Min. 1ton $500/ton
ETS Backup   $100/unit
Through wall unit   $135/unit
Ground Source New Min. 3/4ton $550/ton
Ground Source Existing Min. 3/4ton $300/ton
Heat Pump Water Heater Min. 30gal $350/unit

All credit must be requested with 120 days of installation. Please see 2020 Heat Pump Information for detailed information and requirements. To be eligible you must be a member of LPEA. Additional savings are available online through The Home Depot.

Contact Dennis McCarthy at (970) 382-3506 or email at dmccarthy@lpea.coop for more information.

Heat Pump Rebate Form

Outdoor Electric Equipment Rebates

LPEA offers rebates to our members for purchasing outdoor electric equipment. To qualify, purchases must be made after January 1, 2020. Submit the application within 120 days of purchasing eligible equipment, along with the sales receipt. Eligible rebates will be issued as a bill credit and processing may take 8-10 weeks.

To apply, fill out the following application and drop off at our drive-up window or mail to LPEA: 

2020 Outdoor Electric Equipment Rebate Application

Energy Star® Air Conditioner Split Systems

LPEA offers rebates to our members for installing Energy Star® Air Conditioner Split Systems. All credit must be requested with 120 days of installation. 

 

Energy Star® Air Conditioner Split System

  • $150/unit, above 16 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio (Seer)

  • $100/unit, 15 Seer to 16 Seer

For information on Energy Star® standards visit: www.energystar.gov.

LPEA requires a completed W-9 with ALL rebates

Rebates received from an electric utility are generally considered a price (cash) incentive for tax purposes and could be taxable to the customer or the third party receiving the rebate check.

In order for LPEA to issue a cash rebate, we will need a completed W-9 from the receiving member, partnership or corporation. Total payment, including rebates greater than $600 received during a calendar year will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service on IRS form 1099 unless the customer is exempt.

Customers are urged to consult their tax advisors concerning the taxability of these rebates and the end of year.

IRS W-9 

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Electric Water Heater Rebates

  • $75 for Marathon water heaters, or any water heater with a lifetime tank warranty.

  • $55 for all other electric water heaters

  • $350 for heat pump water heaters

Water Heater Efficiency Credits

Equipment Requirements for Eligible Credits

  • Minimum 30-gallon capacity

  • Maximum 55-gallon capacity

  • 6-year tank warranty

  • Must meet minimum energy factor rating

  • Installations must be in LPEA’s service territory

  • Customer must provide LPEA with proof of purchase

  • LPEA reserves the right to inspect installations

Heat Pump (Hybrid) Water Heater Rebate Program

To be eligible you must be a member of LPEA. Additional savings are available online through The Home Depot.

The HPWH unit purchased must allow for online management via a phone application or web portal. Most models meet this criterion, but please contact us at (970) 382-3506 if you are not sure. The creation of a shared set of credentials for the networked management of the unit is a further requirement to participate in this program. This can be registered to the member's email address, but you must create a password to be shared with LPEA allowing the cooperative access to monitor the HPWHs use for at least one year from the date of acceptance into the pilot program.

Heat pump water heaters [HPWHs] are electric storage tank units with a built-in air source heat pump. The heat pump absorbs heat from the surrounding air and uses a heat exchanger to heat the water in the tank instead of generating heat directly. They can, therefore, be roughly three times more energy efficient than conventional gas electric resistance water heaters.

Heat Pump Types:

1. Fuel Switching from Propane or Natural Gas to Electric HPWH – $700

2. Hybrid Water Heater Without Fuel Switch [Standard Electric Resistance to HPWH] – $550

2020 Heat Pump (Hybrid) Water Heater Rebate Program Information & Application