Agricultural Buildings

There are several industry-specific resources to help horticultural or agricultural buildings make energy efficiency upgrades, such as free energy audits, equipment and lighting rebates, loans, and other guidance. We will continue to add to this list as more resources become available.

Collective Clean Energy Fund Clean Conversion Loan

Buildings can get below-market-rate loans of up to $1 million. You can use this money to install renewable energy or electric heat pumps. You can also use the loan to improve energy efficiency in your building.

Collective Clean Energy Fund LED Lighting Loans

Below market-rate loans of $10,000-$500,000 to upgrade your lights to LEDs. These new lights will save you money long after the loan is repaid.

Collective Clean Energy Fund Energy Project Accelerator Loan

Small businesses and nonprofits can get below-market-rate loans of up to $500,000. This financing can help you install renewable energy or electric heat pumps. You can also use this money to improve energy efficiency.

Collective Clean Energy Fund Energy Service Agreement

Commercial building owners can make near-term, energy efficiency and on-site power generation upgrades to buildings, without requiring an out-of-pocket investment.

Colorado C-PACE

Colorado C-PACE gives financing to eligible commercial and industrial buildings. These funds can cover up to 100% of energy and water efficiency and renewable energy projects. Private capital allows for competitive rates. Repayment terms can be up to 25 years.

Commercial Buildings Energy-Efficiency Tax Deduction

Building owners can claim a tax deduction when they install qualifying systems. Tenants may also be eligible.

Department of Energy Industrial Technologies Funding

The United States Department of Energy (US DOE) is investing millions of dollars to decarbonize the industrial sector. Their website will help you find funding for Industrial Technology as well as other opportunities.

Energy Sage Solar

Our partners at EnergySage can help you look at your different options for solar energy. They provide FREE help, resources, and calculators. Their experts can help you look at estimates from installers to see which one is right for you.

Rocky Mountain Industrial Assessment Center (IAC)

IAC services small and medium-sized manufacturers who meet the eligibility requirements. Commercial buildings may also be services if they meet all requirements.

Solar Help Desk

Work with our partners at Solar United Neighbors to figure out if solar will work for you. They will help you look for solar vendors and assess the estimates you get from them. They can also help you subscribe to community solar.

Xcel Energy Agricultural Assessments

FREE energy assessments and guidance for agricultural buildings. This is a great first step in a plan to reduce energy in these buildings.

Xcel Energy Rebates for Indoor Grow Lights

Indoor grow operations can get rebates for LED grow lights. You can also get technical assistance from industry experts. Reduce your energy use and save money right away.

Xcel Energy Renewable Connect

Subscribe to get your energy from renewables! This program lets you get your energy will be from nearby solar gardens and wind farms. Get the benefit of renewables without having to install them onsite.

Xcel Energy Solar Rewards

Subscribe to get your energy from solar! This program lets you join a solar co-op, which means that your energy will be coming from a nearby solar garden. Get the benefit of solar without having to install it onsite.

Xcel Energy Strategic Energy Management

Xcel Energy will provide you with a Strategic Energy Management Consultant (SEMC). The SEMC will help interpret usage patterns, identify opportunities for energy savings, and verify the savings from your efforts.