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CO Clima Hub is a one-stop resource connecting Coloradans with clean energy programs that help homeowners and renters save money, improve home’s air and water quality and to find opportunities to become climate leaders in Colorado

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There are two ways to save money:

  1. Home improvement tax credits
    • The IRA provides a 30% tax credit for installing certain energy-efficient upgrades in your home. This tax credit reduces the cost of improvements and saves you money on your energy bills in the long run. These upgrades include things like:
      • New windows and doors
      • Insulation and air sealing
      • Heat pumps (both heating and cooling systems)
      • Geothermal heat pumps
      • Solar water heaters
    • You can check out the Energy Star website and simply type in your zip code to see how much you could save
  2. Home electrification and appliance rebates
    • These vary by state and are available to low-and-moderate-income homeowners to help cover the cost of switching to electric appliances such as:
      • Heat pumps
      • Electric water heaters
      • Electric stovetops

Air and water quality government programs

  • The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has the Air Pollution Control Division and oversees air quality regulations, monitoring and programs
  • The CDPHE is also in charge of overseeing health in Colorado. Learn more about private wells, testing your water and much more about water quality in Colorado by visiting their website
  • Car emissions tests are part of improving air quality in our state. Click here to learn more
  • The Clean Air Program (CAP) grants provide financial assistance for industries to reduce air pollution through CAP grants from the Colorado Energy Office. Click here to learn more
  • The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) offers resources and programs for Colorado businesses and residents. Check out their 2021-2026 strategic plan and learn more about what they offer on their website
  • Many cities in Colorado may also have their own air quality programs. Check your city or county’s environmental department website for details
  • In 2017 Colorado developed a 10 year Water Quality Roadmap to help keep lakes and streams clean and healthy, learn more about it here
  • The clean energy programs available through the IRA benefit diverse communities and residents by offering rebates, tax credits for home improvements and industry incentives to protect the environment and reduce costs, aiming to lower greenhouse gas emissions and energy expenses through advancements in clean energy and energy efficiency. To learn more about the various programs and their eligibility requirements, visit the Colorado Energy Office website

Getting involved

  • Visit the Conservation Colorado Online Action Center to find ways to take action TODAY
  • Join a local organization to help combat climate and environmental changes and injustices
  • Follow Conservation Colorado on social media and share informative posts to raise awareness about climate issues and their impacts 
  • Support and shop from companies that are committed to sustainability
  • Connect with people and organizations that are advocating for healthier communities
  • Let your elected officials know you support strong climate action. Call, write or email your representatives to urge them to champion and support legislation that addresses climate change
  • Support and volunteer your time or donate to organizations advocating for climate policies
  • Learn more about the Climate Justice Leadership Academy, where you will have the opportunity to be leader in your community
  • Read our Colorado Latino Climate Justice Policy Handbook, this is a bilingual informational guide designed for the Latine community to help educate and spread awareness about the climate crisis in Colorado
  • Search online or even on social media. Simply search keywords like ‘Climate action groups in [insert your city]
  • After you find your action group in your community, sign up for their email list. This is a great way to stay current on events and environmental justice education

Resources for Disproportionately Impacted Communities (DICs)

Learn more about how Colorado defines DIC’s and about how they are impacted by environmental injustices

  • The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible Colorado residents pay a portion of their home heating costs. Click here to see if you are eligible and learn more about how to apply to this program
  • The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides free energy efficiency services for qualified Coloradans. Click here to learn more about this program in Spanish or English
  • Colorado also offers the Low Income Household Water Bill Pay Assistance Program (LIHWAP). To learn more about receiving assistance paying your water bill, see if you qualify by visiting the website or calling (720) 788-8050

Our Building a Sustainable Movement toolkit and the Colorado Latino Climate Justice Policy Handbook can help you understand how Disproportionately Impacted Communities (DICs), particularly Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) and low-income households are impacted by climate change

  • Our Building a Sustainable Movement, a toolkit to convert eco-anxiety to eco-action, was created for young people to learn, reflect, and take action. It is free and available here:
  • In 2022, Protégete, Conservation Colorado’s Latine initiative, launched the 2022 Colorado Latino Climate Justice Policy Handbook. Through compelling data, mapping, historical context and insights drawn from lived experiences, this handbook outlines the unique environmental challenges the Latino community faces and provides climate solutions critical for future well-being and resilience
  • Next Generation Climate Leaders is a program within the Climate Justice Leadership Academy (CJLA). This leadership initiative is committed to empowering youth, with a focus on political and civic engagement as fundamental pillars of action

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