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Celebrating Our Recognition as Westword’s Best Solar Company

Posted on by Renee Goldberg

Winning Best Solar Company has us walking on sunshine!

We’re excited to share that we’ve been recognized as the Best Solar Company in Westword’s Best of the Best awards. 

 

Building a Legacy of Independence and Resilience

At Independent Power, we’re on a mission to partner with our customers to help them achieve energy independence and resilience. We’ve built a business that values your freedom from the traditional grid and your desire for a resilient lifestyle. Our range of services, including solar, heat pumps, battery storage, and electrical upgrades, is designed to ensure that every customer finds the perfect fit for their unique needs. 

Leading the Charge in Battery Storage

As the leader in battery storage solutions, we understand the importance of renewable energy. Our state-of-the-art battery systems are designed to provide peace of mind, ensuring that your home remains powered, even during outages. Our innovative technologies help maximize the use of solar energy and enhance efficiency,

Upgrading Homes with Heat Pumps

Our expertise extends into heat pumps, which are pivotal in transitioning to sustainable home heating and cooling. Heat pumps offer an energy-efficient alternative to traditional HVAC systems, using the outside air to moderate home temperatures. Integrating these systems, we help our customers reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining year-round comfort.

Expert Electrical Upgrades

To complement our solar and heat pump services, we offer electrical upgrades. These enhancements are crucial for optimizing your home’s energy consumption and improving safety. Our licensed electricians ensure your electrical systems are efficient and up to code.

This award is a natural outcome of our hard work and dedication to our mission of helping the Colorado Front Range transition to energy independence. We invite you to join us on our mission!

 

Oh, and check out our reviews!

Purchasing an Electric Vehicle in 2024

Posted on by Renee Goldberg

Making the switch to an EV in 2024?

Here’s what you need to know about the new tax incentive rules.

 

INSTANT REBATE

After confirming the sale is eligible for a $7,500 tax credit, the dealer credits you the money and then the dealer is reimbursed by the government. Effectively, the tax credit is being handled by the dealership.

KNOW THE INCOME CAP

You need to attest that you are under the income cap. It’s based on your modified AGI (adjusted gross income), typically lin 11 on your 1040 form.

  • $300,000 for married couples filing jointly
  • $225,000 for head of households
  • $150,000 for all other filers

IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOU OWE IN TAXES

New This Year: You get the full credit, regardless of your tax liability.

MADE IN AMERICA AND UNDER A PRICE CAP

New This Year: Full EV and plug-in hybrids can qualify for the credit. To qualify, the EV must:

  • Meet a specific battery size
  • Specific vehicle weight
  • Assembled in North America
  • Sticker price $55,000 or less for cars
  • Sticker price $80,000 or less for SUVs and trucks

BATTERY-SOURCING REQUIREMENTS

The batteries in vehicles matter because the material that go into the batteries need to meet sourcing requirements. Half of the credit focuses on the materials and the other half focuses on where the parts of the battery are manufactured.

We get it, it’s confusing! Check out the resources below to help you purchase your EV or plug-in hybrid. Then grab a free quote for your EV charger installation.

The IRS website has the Clean Vehicle Tax Rebates Page

Fueleconomy.gov has a list of qualifying vehicles.

Colorado folks – need an electrician? We can help!

Posted on by Renee Goldberg

We’re your trusted, local electrical experts!

 

Have you been searching for a trustworthy electrician? You may be surprised to know that not only do we install solar and heat pumps, but we also have an in-house team of the best electricians in town.

⚡Breaker keep tripping? Chances are it’s a simple wiring fix. We’ll solve your wiring issues at just $125/h. Typical troubleshooting visits are less than $500.

⚡Replacing light fixtures, switches, or a ceiling fan? This is right in our wheelhouse. A typical fixture upgrade project runs $500 – $1,000.

⚡Have an Electric Vehicle and want to upgrade to fast charging at home? Most EV Charger installations cost $1,000 – $1,500 before rebates.

⚡Want to upgrade to a more efficient appliance, like an induction range or an electric clothes dryer, but need a high-powered outlet installed first? We can typically make this happen for $1,000 – $1,500.

⚡Electrical panel simply overloaded? We do panel upgrades every single week, starting at about $4,000.

⚡Now, the fun stuff! Want a hot tub? Oh yeah! We can make that connection for $1,500 – $2,000.

From installations to repairs and maintenance, we’ve got you covered.

Oh, and check out our reviews!

Home Sustainability To-Do List

Posted on by Renee Goldberg

 

Are you a resolution maker? Yay, or nay, 2024 is a great year to get serious about reducing your home’s pollution. We’ve narrowed our New Year resolutions to a 5-step to-do list to downsize our homes’ carbon footprint–what’s on your list?

🔲 1. Have a Home Energy Audit:

Discover areas that need upgrading, insulation, or repair to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact. Energy.gov has great resources on how to find an auditor in your area and who to contact.

🔲 2. Replace the Old Furnace with a Heat Pump:

Let’s get real: do you know how old your furnace is? If it’s time to replace it, upgrading to a heat pump will improve heating efficiency, reduce energy bills, increase home air quality, and eliminate the need to burn gas in your home.

🔲 3. Upgrade to LED Bulbs:

LED bulbs are energy-efficient and have a longer lifespan than traditional incandescent bulbs. Making this switch not only saves energy but also reduces the frequency of bulb replacements. This is the cheapest, easiest, no-excuse improvement!

🔲 4. Replace my Gas Guzzler with an EV + EV Home Charger:

Electric Vehicles are more affordable and eco-friendly than ever. Oh, and the savings increase when you charge your EV with solar power and take advantage of tax credits and rebates to make the switch. Our team is happy to help you find the best incentives and hardware to bring the benefits of an EV upgrade to your home.

🔲 5. Add Solar to My Home:

Ahhh, the sun! It’s a plentiful renewable energy source. Adding solar lowers your electrical bill, increases your home’s value, and gives you independence from the grid. Oh yeah, don’t forget about the tax incentives, too!

Let us be your accountability buddy with your 2024 goals. Call us at 303.443.0115, and we’ll work together to make this a year of successful home sustainability improvements!