Please check the rebate(s) for which you are applying:
WaterSense Toilet – (Up to $125 rebate)
Insulation & Air Sealing, purchase of $250 to $499 – ($50 rebate) or
Insulation & Air Sealing, purchase of $500 to $999 – ($100 rebate) or
Insulation & Air Sealing, purchase of $1000 or more - ($200 rebate)
ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, purchase of $250 to $499 – ($50 rebate) or
ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, purchase of $500 to $999 – ($100 rebate) or
ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, purchase of $1000 or more – ($200 rebate)
ENERGY STAR Qualified Furnace 90 percent AFUE or higher – ($150 rebate)
ENERGY STAR Qualified Programmable Thermostat – ($15 rebate)
ENERGY STAR Qualified Clothes Washer – ($75 rebate)
ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows for Apartments, purchase of $47 to <$93
– ($9 rebate) or
ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows for Apartments, purchase of $93 to <$186
– ($19 rebate) or
ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows for Apartments, purchase of $186 and
above – ($37 rebate)
Total rebate amount requested________________________________
Please note required minimum purchase amounts________________
Warranty Disclaimer: Colorado Springs Utilities makes no representations or
warranties about any make or model of equipment including any warranties of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or water/energy efficiency.
This rebate program is subject to change and/or discontinuation without notice.
Colorado Springs Utilities reserves the right to inspect installation premises or
request additional information/documentation prior to rebate payment. Colorado
Springs Utilities is not liable or responsible for any act or omission of any
contractor whatsoever.
APPLICATION
Checklist:
Does your efficiency product meet the
requirements listed on this form?
Have you filled out the application completely?
Do you have a copy of the receipt(s) and product
requirement verification?
Have you filled out the rebate
worksheet completely?
Is your Colorado Springs Utilities account
number correct?
Have you attached a copy of acceptable
identification to comply with
House Bill 06S-1023?
Have you signed the Affidavit of Lawful
Presence?
Have you taken an online energy or water
profile? (optional)
Have you provided your ENERGY STAR
window sticker with climate zone map
and U-factor?
Where did you hear about
the available rebates?
Colorado Springs Utilities Web site (www.csu.org)
Friend, family member
Bill insert/newsletter
Colorado Springs Utilities employee
Media (newspaper, radio, TV, etc.)
Contractor/local business
Other__________________________
Customer information
Colorado Springs Utilities account # _____________________________ Name_______________________________________________
Installation address_________________________________________________________________________ Zip_____________________
What is the total square footage of your home?_________________ What year was your home built?______________________________
How many people live at your home?__________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing address_ ______________________________________________________________________________ Zip_________________
Phone __________________Cell phone __________________E-mail address__________________________________________________
I have read and understand the requirements as stated in the program rules and regulations on this form. If I am applying for the
window rebate, I acknowledge that my window stickers are required to be eligible for the rebate.
Applicant’s signature:____________________________________________________________________________________
Applicant’s name (print):_______________________________________________________ Date:_____________________
I would like to donate all or a portion of my rebate to Project COPE. Your contribution may qualify as a charitable contribution
for income tax purposes. Consult your tax advisor for further information. One hundred percent of donations go to families in need
to help pay their utility bills. Specify your Project COPE donation amount:
The 2009 Residential Efficiency Rebates are available
all year (while funds last). We offer many ways to help
save money on your utilities bill, conserve energy and
water in our community, and put some money back in
your pocket.
Program rules, regulations
and application
For a personalized report on how to better save water
and energy, visit www.csu.org and take our on-line
efficiency profiles. Please note eligibility requirements
for each rebate listed below:
WaterSense™ Toilet Rebate
Up to $125 rebate
Toilets are the number one water users in the home.
Installing a WaterSense toilet can make a big difference
in your water conservation efforts.
WaterSense toilets use between 1.1 and 1.28 gallons
per flush. A rebate of up to $125 is offered to
Springs Utilities water customers who purchase a
WaterSense toilet (limit 2 per household). The rebate
amount cannot exceed the actual cost of the toilet.
Visit www.csu.org for the approved list of toilets.
Insulation and air sealing
Up to $200 rebate
By upgrading your insulation, you can save up to
20 percent on your heating and cooling bill and
increase the comfort of your home. ENERGY STAR®
recommends sealing the “envelope” that surrounds
your living space, which includes the ceiling, outer
walls, windows and floors.
Qualifying products include, but are not limited to:
• Weather-stripping
• Caulking
• Duct sealing and repair/replacement
• Insulation for walls, ceilings and attics
with an R-rating appropriate for the
Colorado Springs area
• Exterior board insulation
Insulation rebates are not allowed on new
construction and are only available for Springs
Utilities electric/natural gas customers. Garages may
qualify if space is conditioned.
Customer must purchase and install the proper
R-rating insulation for the appropriate area of their
home (attic, wall, ceiling, etc). Insulation levels must
be greater than or equal to the following ratings to
qualify for a rebate:
• Attic/ceiling – R-38
• Floors – R-19
• Walls – R-13, R-19 where
2x6 construction allows
• Basement – R-10
• Crawl space – R-16
Note: R-values may be achieved through a combination
of cavity insulation and rigid board insulation and are
for insulation only, not whole wall (includes all forms of
insulation methods including SIPS, Structural Insulated
Panel Systems).
Rebates will be given for insulation purchased that makes
the ending R-value equal to or greater than the required
R-value. For example: Current home ceiling insulation
is R-11. Customer may purchase R-27 or higher to qualify
for the ceiling insulation rebate.
The expenses that are eligible for the insulation rebate
include: insulation product, air sealing product and
professional installation.
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Windows
Up to $200 rebate
ENERGY STAR qualified windows can help reduce
your heating and cooling bills up to 15 percent and
can also provide protection against sun damage to
fabrics in your home.
Windows must be ENERGY
STAR qualified and have a
U-factor*of 0.35 or below and
must replace existing single pane
windows or single pane sliding
glass doors (standard hinged glass
doors do not qualify) with double
pane or greater windows or sliding
glass doors. Window rebates are
not allowed for new construction
and are only available for electric/
natural gas customers.
Applications MUST be accompanied by Climate
Zone map and U-factor window sticker to qualify
for ENERGY STAR® window rebate.
* U-factor is the rate of heat transfer through your window.
A lower U-factor means less heat is transferred. Window receipts
must be accompanied by qualified ENERGY STAR U-factor
window sticker and the ENERGY STAR qualified map.
Furnace
$150 rebate
Purchase an ENERGY STAR qualified furnace
with 90 percent Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
(AFUE) or higher, and you’ll be on your way to
improved energy efficiency in your home. In fact,
they’re 20 percent more efficient than older furnaces.
A rebate of $150 is offered to Springs Utilities
electric/natural gas customers who purchase a 90
percent AFUE or higher furnace from the approved
list. See www.csu.org for the approved list. Furnace
rebates are not allowed for new construction.
Programmable thermostat
$15 rebate
ENERGY STAR qualified programmable
thermostats can save 20 percent to 30 percent on
heating and cooling bills by allowing you to pre-set
the temperature. These thermostats can maintain
two separate programs and up to four temperature
settings for each program.
A rebate of $15 is offered to Springs Utilities
electric/natural gas customers who purchase an
ENERGY STAR qualified thermostat from the
approved list. See www.csu.org for the approved list.
Clothes washer
$75 rebate
ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washers use up to
50 percent less water and energy per load.
A rebate of $75 is offered to Springs Utilities water
or electric/natural gas customers who purchase an
ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer from the
approved list. See www.csu.org for the approved list.
• Please read all rules for each rebate before
purchasing and installing any appliance.
• Purchases must be made between Jan. 1, 2009
and Dec. 31, 2009. Purchases prior to Jan. 1,
2009 do not qualify. Rebate applications must be
postmarked by Dec. 31, 2009. Customers who
make purchases in December 2009 have until
Jan. 31, 2010 to submit their applications, provided
funding still exists.
• Rebate participant must be a Colorado Springs
Utilities residential electric, natural gas or water
customer and appliance must be installed in the
Colorado Springs Utilities service area.
• Account must be current and non-delinquent
(i.e. no past due balances) at the time the rebate
application is processed. No rebates will be given
to customers whose accounts are delinquent.
• The qualified appliance and/or materials must
be new and for primary use at a residence located
in the specified Colorado Springs Utilities
service area.
• Customers who pay their utility bill through a
homeowners association, or landlords who
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would like to participate in the rebate for their
residential rental property, need to visit csu.org for
special instructions.
• For all rebates, except the insulation rebate, the
purchase cost of a product is the only cost that is
eligible for a rebate. Some of the costs that are not
rebated include, but are not limited to, installation/
labor, tax, and delivery.
• Professional installation of insulation and air
sealing products is eligible for the rebate.
• Rebates are issued as a credit applied to the
Colorado Springs Utilities service account and take
six to eight weeks to process.
• Incomplete applications, worksheets, qualifying
documentation, and those lacking a copy of
appropriate documentation will be denied.
• Installation site is subject to inspection by
Colorado Springs Utilities staff.
• If a property for which a rebate has been issued
is found on inspection not to have the qualifying
product, the amount rebated will be charged back
to the Colorado Springs Utilities account which
was originally credited.
• Rebates are offered on a first come, first serve basis
and subject to availability of funds.
• Unless otherwise stated, rebates are limited to
one per customer every three years (per specific
product rebate offer).
• To comply with state law, all applicants must sign
the Affidavit of Lawful Presence AND provide an
acceptable form of documentation. The acceptable
forms are:
• Colorado Driver’s License
• Colorado ID card
• U.S. Military ID card
• U.S. Military dependent ID card
• U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner card
• Native American Tribal Document
Steps to receive a rebate:
• Review rules and requirements as shown on this page.
• Purchase and install the qualifying product as shown
on this form or from the approved list at www.csu.org.
• Return completed application form/worksheet and a
copy of legible purchase receipts to:
Colorado Springs Utilities
Residential Efficiency Rebates
P.O. Box 1103, Mail Code 1339
Colorado Springs, CO 80947-1339
or scan all documents and e-mail to.
Important note: Purchase receipts must include date
of purchase, purchase price, make and model numbers,
and any special ratings and requirements needed to verify
that they qualify for a rebate. Window receipts must be
accompanied by qualified ENERGY STAR U-Factor
window sticker and the ENERGY STAR qualified map
and window sizes (see page 2 for an example of the
window sticker).
2008 Energy Star
Partner of the Year
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
has recognized Colorado Springs Utilities with a
2008 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award for
its outstanding contributions to reducing greenhouse
gas emissions. The award recognizes excellence in
delivering information and services to its customers
to increase energy efficiency.
Rebates are offered on a first come, first serve basis and are subject to availability of funds. Certain other
conditions apply. Please read all rules for each rebate before purchasing and installing any appliance or materials.
Colorado Springs Utilities reserves the right to discontinue rebates at any time.
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See specific rebate offers for additional eligibility requirements.
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RESIDENTIAL EFFICIENCY REBATE WORKSHEET
Please complete the following for all rebates and the detailed information for the specific rebate you are applying for
MANUFACTURER MODEL # PURCHASE
DATE
INSTALL
DATE
UNIT
COST
TOTAL
COST
WATERSENSE TOILETS
# WaterSense
Toilets
# of old toilets
in the home
Gallons per flush
of old toilet
Age of
old toilet
WINDOWS (Single family and Apartments)
New window
U-factor # Purchased Sizes # of panes
in old window
INSULATION & AIR SEALING
Where installed Type of Insulation R-Value prior
to installation
Number of
inches installed
Square feet
of area
Total R-Value
(existing+new
installed)
FURNACE
AFUE Capacity (Btu/hr) Fuel Source Capacity of old
furnace (Btu/hr)
Age of old
furnace
AFUE of
old furnace
PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT
Temperature
you program
Do you use
program feature?
Do you have
A/C?
Fuel source
for heating?
CLOTHES WASHER
Gas or Electric How many loads
per week?
Age of old
appliance
Air dry or
machine?
Was it
ENERGY
STAR?
IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT
Is this new
landscaping?
How many square
feet are you
irrigating?
Are you
changing the
amount of
irrigated area?
If yes, increasing
or decreasing
area?
How
often do
you adjust
irrigation
schedules?
How old is
your home?
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AFFIDAVIT OF LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES
This form is required for all residential applicants and sole proprietors in compliance with Colorado House Bill 06S-1023.
I _______________________________________(print name legibly), swear or affirm under penalty of perjury
under the laws of the State of Colorado that (check one):
I am a United States citizen; or
I am not a United States citizen, but I am a Permanent Resident of the United States; or
I am not a United States citizen, but I am lawfully present in the United States pursuant to Federal law.
I understand that this sworn statement is required by law because I have applied for a public benefit. I understand that
state law requires me to provide proof that I am lawfully present in the United States prior to receipt of this public benefit.
I further acknowledge that making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in this sworn affidavit is
punishable under the criminal laws of Colorado as perjury in the second degree under Colorado Revised Statute 18-8-503
and it shall constitute a separate criminal offense each time a public benefit is fraudulently received.
Applicant’s Signature _______________________________________ _______________________ Date ________________
ATTACH A COPY OF APPLICABLE IDENTIFICATION TO THIS AFFIDAVIT.
(See page 3 for a list of acceptable forms of ID.)
Note: Upon verification of applicant’s identification, the attached copy will be destroyed.
(Do not write in this section. Colorado Springs Utilities will complete this section.)
I _______________________________________ (printed name), an employee of Colorado Springs Utilities, verified the
above named applicant’s proof of lawful presence in the United States in accordance with Colorado law. The applicant
provided the following evidence of lawful presence in the United States:
Colorado Springs Utilities Employee Signature ___________________________________________Date _________________
If the above named applicant’s lawful presence is required by law to be verified through the SAVE Program, such verification
was attempted on ________________ by ________________________. Verification was finalized on ____________________
by ________________________________.
Note: Attach copy of all verification documents.
Colorado Driver’s License
U.S. Military Identification Card
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card
I.D. Number: ______________________________
Colorado Identification Card
U.S. Military Dependent Identification Card
Native American Tribal Document
I.D. Expiration Date: __________________ |