City of Aurora - Solar Permit Offset and Energy Audit Rebate

All solar electric system installations in the city of Aurora require a building permit. With this program, the normal permit fee (up to $500 for residential and $1,000 for commercial buildings) will be rebated for those properties that first receive a blower door energy audit from Xcel Energy. The cost of the Xcel energy audit, which is $90 for residents and $200-$300 for businesses, will be rebated as well. Step 1: Order and receive a blower door energy audit from Xcel Energy. Call 1-800-895-4999 or visit www.xcelenergy.com. Step 2: Choose a contractor that is licensed and registered through the city of Aurora, and receive a city of Aurora building permit Step 3: Fill out a Solar Permit Offset application AND an Energy Audit Rebate application. Submission Checklist   Completed Aurora Solar Permit Fee rebate application Completed Aurora Energy Audit rebate application Copy of Xcel Energy bill with energy audit clearly marked Copy of building permit   The rebate program is effective April 2, 2010 through September 2011. Rebates are offered on a first-come first-served basis until funds are exhausted. Interested parties must fill out separate applications for each rebate request. Only one energy audit per property is necessary.