Incentives

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Energy Assessment Rebate

An energy assessment rebate may be available after an energy assessment is performed by a certified professional. Participants may qualify for a $250 rebate from Yampa Valley Electric Association. The rebate is applicable to commercial and residential assessments, after submitting the assessment report.

The Western Resilience Center facilitates residential or commercial energy assessments upon request.

Special Events

The city has limited dollars budgeted for Sustainability Incentives. During the event application process, the event producer can indicate the level(s) they intend to apply for reimbursement. 

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YVEA LUMINATE logoYampa Valley Electric Association

You must receive electric service from YVEA to qualify for YVEA rebates. Requests must be made within 120 days of purchase. Valid invoice and receipt are required with application. Submission of applications does not guarantee rebate. Rebates are on a first come, first serve basis. All information must be included to process the application. $500 maximum rebate per electric member annually. All rebates will be in the form of a bill credit applied to the next billing cycle of member's YVEA account.

Colorado Energy Office logoElectric Vehicle (EV) Tax Credits

EV Tax credits are available in Colorado for the purchase or lease of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. 

Electric Vehicle ExamplesPlug-In Hybrid EV Examples
  • Chevy Bolt
  • Chevy Bolt EUV
  • Tesla Model 3
  • Kia Niro EV
  • Nissan LEAF
  • Hyundai Kona EV
  • Audi e-tron
  • Rivian R1T
  • Porsche Taycan
  • Jaguar I-Pace
  • Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
  • Toyota Prius Prime
  • Toyota RAV-4 Prime
  • Volvo XC60 PHEV
  • BMW 330e
  • Chrysler Pacifica PHEV
  • Ford Fusion Energi
  • Honda Clarity PHEV
  • Subaru Crosstrek PHEV