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Sustainability Advisory Board <br />Minutes <br />July 19, 2023 <br />Page 4 of 7 <br />Todd Budin provided the board with information about proposed energy <br />efficiency and electrification rebates that would be provided through Boulder <br />County's EnergySmart program in conjunction with County and Xcel rebates. <br />Program budget for 2023/2024 rebates is $40,000. Residents interested in <br />rebates would be required to enroll in EnergySmart. Then, they would be <br />assigned a case manager to help advise about available rebates. For more <br />information, view the July LSAB packet. <br />Public Comment <br />RJ Harrington: RJ went through this process in 2009 and received rebates <br />available through EnergySmart. To receive Xcel rebates, the contractor must be <br />on the Xcel list. He suggests the board not recommend full electrification <br />because it would use the available budget quicker and recommends an <br />emphasis on methane producing products. <br />LSAB Discussion <br />Kayla started the discussion by asking Todd how the rebates compare to the City <br />of Boulder. Todd responded that they are similar, within $100 of Boulder rebate <br />amounts. She asked how the rebates compare to Boulder County and Todd <br />responded that Boulder County rebates are smaller, but they don't require you to <br />use an Xcel contractor. <br />Tiffany asked to see a comparison in CO2 emissions before and after upgrades. <br />Todd responded that it's tough to determine with Xcel's energy mix. <br />Josh asked if some of the money should be used for advertising and suggested a <br />direct mailer to every resident that lists rebates amounts and options. Kayla <br />mentioned that it costs $6,000 - $8,000 to do a citywide mailer, but we could <br />advertise in the water utility bill insert at no cost. The board recommended a <br />robust sub -page on the sustainability website to explain this program and <br />promote the rebates. <br />John added that cars are the largest source of residential emissions. He asked if <br />there are rebates for electric vehicles. Kayla responded that 'Drive Clean <br />Colorado is the best source of information about EV incentives and the City is a <br />community partner, but does not offer our own EV rebates. John said that if a <br />