Energy Effiency
Warmer homes. Lower bills. Stronger community.
Everyone in Lake County deserves a safe, warm, and affordable home. C4 helps you save energy and reduce your utility and housing costs. Whether you rent or own, live in a mobile home, RV, or 150-year-old house, have no idea what a heat pump is or are already planning your own solar install, we’ll help you understand your options and find the right solutions for your home and budget.
What we offer:
Free home energy audits and follow up support
Funding for energy and safety repairs
Help navigating state and federal programs
Support accessing rebates, tax credits & incentives
Let us help you:
Lower your energy bills and housing costs
Stay comfortable, healthy and safe year-round
Repair and improve Lake County’s housing stock
Access available funding and resources
We meet you where you are, without questions or judgment. Just practical support from trusted locals who know firsthand the realities and challenges of living in Lake County.
Your neighbors are already saving, and you can too. Scroll down for more details about our programs, or call or text 719-839-3039 or email energy@c4leadville.org to start saving today.
Home Energy Assessments
Do you want to save money, increase the comfort of your home, and support an environmentally sustainable Lake County? C4 is proud to partner with Energy Smart Colorado to make it easy to understand how your home uses energy. With free coaching & rebates for efficiency upgrades, we help keep your home comfortable & efficient.
Understand how your home uses energy
Save money on your energy bills
Be environmentally responsible
A home energy assessment identifies costly energy problems and provides you with detailed, practical recommendations for retrofit improvements - saving you money and supporting sustainability.
BPA (Bill Payment Assistance) — up to 80% AMI
CARE (Colorado’s Affordable Residential Energy Program) — up to 80% AMI
LEAP (Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program) — up to 60% State Median Income
WAP (Weatherization Assistance Program) — up to 60% State Median Income
C4’s EAF (Energy Assistance Fund) — varies, typically between 80% - 100% AMI
Income Qualified Energy Assistance
Inclusivity is important to us at Cloud City Conservation Center, and we strive to provide equal access to energy efficiency to all our community members. We offer increased support to income-qualified households through these programs:
80% Area Median Income (AMI) Qualification Standard for Lake County, 2025
Energy Efficiency Improvement Rebates
Ready to start making energy improvements to your home? Don’t let the cost of energy efficiency upgrades be a barrier to making the Energy Smart choice.
C4 offers energy efficiency retrofit rebates of 50% of the total project cost, up to $1,000 per household. Energy company rebates, low-interest financing, and more are available to help you upgrade your home.
Have questions? Call or text us at 719-839-3039 or email energy@c4leadville.org.