It may still be snowy outside, but spring is right around the corner! And with spring comes the exciting opportunity to begin planning waterwise gardens, building healthy soils, and enjoying more frequent sunny days. As always, thanks for being a part of making Superior a sustainable, resilient, and vibrant community.

- Town of Superior Sustainability Team

2024 is the year to consider going electric if you haven’t already. Federal tax credits and State Heat Pump Tax Credits are available for homeowners and renters, with federal rebates becoming available later this year through the Colorado Energy Office’s (CEO) development of Home Efficiency Rebate programs established in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Now is the time to start planning for electrification upgrades!

Rewiring America is an electrification nonprofit that has created free resources to help you figure out how to get started and what funds are available, including:

•  Personal Electrification Planner - generate an electrification plan based on your home, lifestyle and priorities — all in just a few minutes. It even includes links to the related incentives!
•  Go Electric guide - easy-to-digest information on electrification, including what to know about incentives, equipment overviews and case studies.
• Savings Calculator- personalized to you to find out what incentives are available.

Are you curious about which energy efficiency upgrades qualify for federal tax credit incentives or how to claim them? Check out ENERGY STAR’s Federal Tax Credits website.

The Town of Superior has been awarded a grant of $25,000 to advance the Town’s sustainability initiatives as part of the Boulder County Environmental Sustainability Matching Grant program.

Sustainability staff will use these funds to move forward energy efficiency and electrification projects, including audits at Town facilities to assess future energy-related investments and replacing gas-powered equipment with electric equipment, where possible.

While this grant focuses on Superior’s facilities, the Town will launch resident-focused electrification events and programming soon. Stay tuned for updates as these projects unfold!

Lawn Replacement Program
Looking to transform your thirsty lawn into a low-water landscape? The Town of Superior has teamed up with Resource Central and their Lawn Replacement Program to help you save both money and water. Get started on your landscape project by hiring Resource Central to remove and compost a section of your lawn for as little as $1.00 per square foot. Alternatively, if you commit to removing the lawn yourself, you can receive discounted plants. Only a limited number of discounts are available, so make sure to apply by April 1 for priority registration! To learn more information and enroll today, visit ResourceCentral.org/lawn or call (303) 999-3820 ext. 221.

Garden In A Box
One of the best ways to tackle problem areas in your yard is by planting a beautiful, waterwise Garden In A Box this spring. These professionally designed kits are perfect for Colorado yards and are super easy to install. Plus, they can help you save around 7,300 gallons of water over the garden's lifetime compared to a traditional grass lawn, which can also mean savings on your water bill. Pre-orders for this popular program begin in March, so stay updated about the upcoming season by signing up for the interest list and visiting ResourceCentral.org/Gardens for more information.

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