Join your neighbors in making Westminster a desirable place to live and play through accessing the variety of resources below. In each section, you'll find tips and links that provide information to simplify the adoption of actions, and in some cases, offer rebates and financing.
Start your journey toward lower energy bills and a more efficient home. Westminster residents can choose between a no-cost Home Energy Squad visit (normally $50) or upgrade to a $100 Home Energy Squad Plus visit (normally $150).
A standard visit includes installation of energy-saving equipment like LED bulbs, energy-efficient showerheads, a programmable thermostat, and faucet aerators. Want more savings? Upgrade to a plus visit, which adds:
Schedule your visit today!
If you sign-up online, use the promo code Westminster2023 for a free standard visit or for $50 off a plus visit. Or call 303-446-7910 to schedule and your $50 rebate will be applied upon completion of visit.
Only residents of Westminster qualify for this promotion and the assessment must be completed at a Westminster address.
Beneficial electrification is the conversion of heating systems, equipment, or appliances to run on electricity, instead of using a fuel such as natural gas, propane, or gasoline. The following items in your home can typically be "electrified":
Why Electrify? Upgrading to electric appliances and HVAC can result in the following benefits for your home, office, and building:
Learn more about home electrification.
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Understand how you can benefit with Xcel Energy's guide to the Inflation Reduction Act
Explore Financial Incentives (Tax Credits and Rebates)
Learn how to obtain tax credits and rebates from the IRS
Are you a business, non-profit, or educational institution? Learn about your tax credits and rebates opportunities here!
Learn about income-qualified energy efficiency resources here.
Change Your Air Filter
Did you know a dirty filter will slow down air flow and waste energy by making the system work harder to keep you cool? Get your home ready for the spring season by checking the status of your HVAC air filter. Filters should be checked every month, and changed at least every three months, or whenever the filter looks dirty. Learn more here.
Get an HVAC Tune-Up
Just as a tune-up of your car can improve your gas mileage, a yearly tune-up of your cooling equipment can improve efficiency and comfort. The contractor will inspect refrigerant levels, clean and adjust blower components, and clean evaporator and condenser air conditioning coils. Learn how here.
HVAC Equipment Replacement
If your cooling equipment is more than 10 years old or needs frequent repairs, it may be time to consider a replacement. Consider replacing your traditional HVAC equipment with an ENERGY STAR certified HVAC system or an ENERGYSTAR certified air source heat pump (ASHP). ASHPs are not only more efficient than furnaces or boilers, but they serve double duty with heating and cooling, making this investment usable year-round. An ENERGY STAR certified ASHP is an important part of an ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade—a set of six energy efficiency improvements you can make in your home that will work together to save energy, improve comfort, and prepare you for the clean energy future. Visit the “Clean Heating and Cooling” section of the ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade to learn how to navigate an HVAC equipment replacement, with information on symptoms for replacement, ENERGY STAR certified equipment options and installation guidance, and a savings calculator.
Tax Credits for a Zero Energy Ready Home
Youth 19 and younger can just hop on board any and all RTD services. To ride at no cost as part of this program, youth must be prepared to show one of the following pieces of information: current school ID, valid government-issued ID, alien registration/permanent resident card, Military ID/dependent card with DOB, RTD-issued youth special discount card.
Learn more here
Save money and increase the comfort of your home through the following actions and associated programs available to Westminster residents.
Save money through reducing your consumption and dispose of used materials responsibly to protect our natural resources.
Increase the beauty of your lawn and save money through efficient watering, wise planting, and responsible tree and organic waste management.
Clean Cuts: Use Electric Lawn and Garden Equipment
Be an Urban Forester: You play major part in growing a healthy urban forest that provides shade and offers crucial the mental and ecosystem services. Learn about City resources that help you plant and take care of your trees here and specific tree planting programs and the best practices below:
Commuting resources
Buses, bikes, and automobiles — how you get around can have a big impact on your budget, health, and air quality. Learn more here.
Electric vehicles
Check out resources, incentives, and programs on electric vehicles. Learn more here.
Getting outside and enjoying our natural playground is a great pleasure and privilege. Please help out to preserve and protect our open spaces and natural environment!
A vibrant, resilient community is a foundational part of sustainability. Westminster has a number of activities to assist residents and neighborhoods.
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