I've written previously about the great incentives Coloradans have to purchase an electric vehicle. It just got even better for low-income Coloradans: an additional $5,500 rebate from Xcel Energy. While many readers of this blog may not qualify (because your income is too high), some of you might. And almost all of you will know … Continue reading Low Income Coloradans Can Save Up to $26,500 on a New EV
Category: Electric_Vehicle
Our New Secondary Solar Panel System (and Battery Backup)
We originally installed solar panels on our roof in December of 2009 (activated and producing energy by the end of January 2010). We did it partially because it was the right thing to do (climate change, air pollution, safety of energy workers, environmental justice), but also because it was going to be a great financial … Continue reading Our New Secondary Solar Panel System (and Battery Backup)
Coloradans: Buy a New Chevy Bolt for as Low as $15,000 Today (while they last)
I've written previously about why Coloradans who are in the market for a new car should really consider an EV, due to the up to $7,500 federal tax credit and the $5,000 Colorado state tax credit (some restrictions apply on the federal tax credit). That's still true, but there are some changes that happened January … Continue reading Coloradans: Buy a New Chevy Bolt for as Low as $15,000 Today (while they last)
Coloradans Should Buy An EV: Part 2
I posted a while back suggesting that many Coloradans should consider purchasing an EV if they are in the market for a new vehicle. I thought I should do a follow-up post because Colorado has now approved a new rule requiring 82% of all new cars sold in 2032 have to be EV, full EV … Continue reading Coloradans Should Buy An EV: Part 2
Colorado’s “Cash for Clunkers” Program
Beginning on Thursday, August 31st, Colorado is launching a new incentive for income-qualified Coloradans to purchase a new or used EV. Titled "Vehicle Exchange Colorado", this can provide up to a $6,000 incentive if you trade in your existing older vehicle and if you meet the other qualifications (note that this is in addition to … Continue reading Colorado’s “Cash for Clunkers” Program
Coloradans Should Buy an EV
This post is about Colorado HB23-1272 which has passed the Colorado legislature and is awaiting the Governor's signature. Like most bills, this one is complex (77 pages long) and filled with legislative and legal jargon. As a result, the following is my current interpretation of some of the provisions in this bill but it is … Continue reading Coloradans Should Buy an EV




