Utilities: Cost, Assistance, Energy Efficiency Programs

SAVING ENERGY AT HOME

One of the ways to save on your utility bills to to reduce consumption and increase energy efficiencies in your home.

Renewable Energy Options for Aurora, CO with Xcel:

• Our Solar*Rewards program allows you to receive cash back for installing a PV system at your home or business in Colorado.
• Offer our Colorado customers Windsource®, a way to purchase clean wind-generated electricity for a small additional monthly charge.
• Support a variety of renewable energy initiatives across our service area; see our Triple Bottom Line Report.
• Use renewable hydro, wind, refuse-derived and biomass-fueled technologies to generate some of the electricity delivered to your home.

There are materials including 60 Ways to Save to show you more about increasing energy efficiency and saving money.  Click here for more information.

UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE

If you or anyone you know is having difficulty paying their utility bills, here are some tips, resources:

Call the Personal Accounts Department (PAR)
M - F 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
1.800.331.5262

• elderly
• disabled
• low income and unable to pay full cost

TIP:  It is important to call as soon as possible if you think you are going to miss a payment or are unable to pay the full amount.  The sooner you call the more likely they can get you on a reasonable payment plan.

If you need ongoing assistance to pay all or part of your utility bills, here are a few programs you should know about:

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
Nov. 1 - Apr. 30 Seasonal Assistance, Funds Permitting
1.866.432.8435
www.cdhs.state.us.us/oss/FAP/LEAP/default.html

Energy Outreach Colorado, if LEAP can't help
1.866.432.8435
www.energyoutreach.org

Low Income Weatherization
1.866.432.8435

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