The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) has partnered with CLEAResult, an experienced energy efficiency and decarbonization solutions provider, to conduct Scope 1 Emissions Assessments. Scope 1 emissions are direct greenhouse (GHG) emissions that occur from sources that an organization controls or owns (e.g., emissions associated with fuel combustion in boilers, furnaces, vehicles). By participating in a Clean Air Scope 1 Emissions Assessments, you are contributing to Colorado's efforts to combat climate change and taking proactive steps to maximize the impact of your energy efficiency investments.
Private manufacturing and industrial entities and local governments that engage in an industrial process in Colorado are eligible to apply. See more about how to apply in the “Submit an application” section below.
Contact CLEAResult at CAPassessments@clearesult.com with any questions or to learn more.
Participation Process At-A-Glance
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Overview
Type: Technical emissions assessment (ASHRAE level-II comparable)
For: Industrial manufacturers, wastewater treatment plants, landfills, airline operators, energy producers
Amount covered: 70% of assessment cost, 100% if an applicant has a net-zero target by 2050 or sooner
Match: 30% of the assessment cost
Applications: Now accepted on a rolling basis
Eligible Applicants
- Private entities: Manufacturing operations (2022 NAICS code between 31-33), cement plants, steel mills, energy producers & mining operations (2022 NAICS code 21), refineries, meat packing plants, dairies, airline operations, wastewater treatment plants, landfill operators, abandoned coal mine sites
- Local governments: A statutory or home rule municipality, county, city and county, or special district that engage in gas operations within and industrial process
The cost of the ASHRAE level-II comparable assessment varies depending on your facility’s annual onsite fossil fuel energy usage. Please note, the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) will cover 70% of the assessment cost. Your business will be responsible for the remaining 30% of the cost. Should your business have a publicly stated net-zero emissions goal that aligns with or is more aggressive than Colorado's net-zero by 2050 goal, CEO will cover the entirety of the assessment cost. See the table below for a cost breakdown.
| Facility type | Minimum usage requirement | ASHRAE equivalent assessment level | Total cost of assessment | Participant's responsibility (30%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Production / Government industrial facilities | 1 - 34,999 mmBTU | I | $2,400 | $720 |
| Energy Production / Government industrial facilities | 35,000+ mmBTU | I | $14,800 | $4,400 |
| Industrial / manufacturing facility | 1 - 9,999 mmBTU | II | $10,000 | $3,000 |
| Industrial / manufacturing facility | 10,000 - 34,999 mmBTU | II | $17,000 | $5,100 |
| Industrial / manufacturing facility | 35,000+ mmBTU | II | $22,000 | $6,600 |
Applicants who meet program criteria and eligibility requirements are required to complete and submit the application and all required supporting documents to: CAPassessments@clearesult.com.
Schedule an assessment
If accepted to the program, a CLEAResult representative will contact you to schedule an on-site assessment of your facilities. Collecting your operation’s historic resource usage data is a critical first step, including (where applicable):
- Electricity usage
- Natural gas usage
- Propane usage
- Other fossil fuel usage (e.g. diesel or gasoline)
- CO2 usage
- Water usage
This data, coupled with the on-site facility audit, will allow CLEAResult to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements in your facility.
Report delivery
After conducting a technical energy assessment, CLEAResult will deliver a summary report about your facility. This report will detail current performance metrics of your facility, recommended efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reduction opportunities, and projected resource usage and cost saving potential.
Alongside your assessment report, CLEAResult will help you assess available financing options to pay for the implementation of efficiency measures.