Programs

Contaminated Land Redevelopment Credit
For any tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2000, but prior to December 31, 2010, an income tax credit is available for taxpayers who redevelop contaminated land in Colorado. The property being redeveloped must be located within a municipality that has a population of 10,000 or more and the project must be approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Employees' Committee for a Sustainable Lakewood
Using the city's Comprehensive Plan as a guide, Lakewood has established the Employees’ Committee for a Sustainable Lakewood to research goals of sustainability for not only City offices and services, but also to research the vision of where Lakewood should be environmentally in the future.  Our cross-departmental committee is establishing what the City needs to do in order to become a more sustainable and green city.  The goals and the purpose of the sub-committee are to make internal City operations more coordinated and sustainable, to establish education and outreach programs both externally and internally, to make suggestions about Lakewood’s municipal and regional sustainability policy and to research ideas and serve as a “think tank” to encourage sustainable choices and practices.

Governor's Energy Office Programs
The Governor's Energy Office (GEO) recognizes the critical role it plays in charting Colorado’s leading role in the provision of clean and renewable forms of energy. GEO works with communities, utilities, private and public organizations, and individuals to promote renewable energy such as wind, solar, and geothermal, and energy efficiency technologies in commercial and residential buildings. The GEO administers a variety of programs.

Greening Lakewood Business Partnership
Lakewood and its many partners have established a first-of-its-kind citywide energy efficiency partnership to work directly with eligible property owners to calculate the costs and true benefits of energy efficient retrofits. For more information, view the CBS 4 story here.

Jefferson Economic Council "Energizing Tomorrow"
Energizing Tomorrow is an online energy clearinghouse focusing on the booming energy industry in Jefferson County, Colorado and the surrounding area. Jefferson County is becoming an epicenter for the development of new and exciting technologies in renewable energy development.

Red Rocks Community College offers a Renewable Energy Program with degrees and certificates in the fields of Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, Wind Energy Technology and Energy Efficiency. They also have an Energy and and Environmental Technology career development program.

Xcel Energy's Business Program for Energy Analysis
Xcel Energy has many programs to support renewable energy in order to fulfill their commitment of ensuring access to reliable, affordable energy. Did you know that Xcel offers rebates for electric business customers in a suite of energy conservation and energy management products that will help you increase energy efficiency and reduce operating costs? You can find the brochures to the right.