City of Boulder - Solar Grant Program
Quick Summary
If you own a home in Boulder and meet income limits (up to $85,260 for one person, higher for larger households), you can receive a solar grant covering $1 per watt of system capacity, up to $8,000 or 50% of costs after other incentives. Enroll through the city's EnergySmart program and submit recent tax returns and pay stubs to qualify; grants are awarded first-come, first-served while funding lasts.
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Program Details
- Program ID
- 2948
- Last Updated
- 7/20/2022
Eligibility
Program Summary
The Solar Grant Program provides grants for PV and solar water heating installations on income-qualified homes, site-based non-profit organizations, and low- to moderate-income housing owned and/or developed by a non-profit organization. Individual grant amounts are determined on a case-by-case basis but generally will not exceed 50%, or $8,000, of the total out-of-pocket costs for the project after all rebates, tax credits, and other incentives are subtracted. There are two grant cycles each year. Submissions are due by April 30 and October 31. Additional information and grant applications can be found on the website listed above. The Solar Grant Program is funded out of sales and use taxes paid on solar projects in the City of Boulder. A portion of those taxes is rebated under the Solar Sales and Use Tax Rebate program.
Contact & Resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.