Ballot Issue 1A allows Boulder County to issue bonds for the purpose of providing financing options for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements via a “Clean Energy Options Local Improvement District,” also known as the ClimateSmart Loan Program.

• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 226KB
• Initial proposed program features and requirements (PDF 53KB). This draft document includes proposed loan processes and requirements and eligible residential measures presented on Dec. 2, 2008.
• Resolution placing issue 1A on the ballot (PDF 72KB)
• Resolution establishing the Local Improvement District for the ClimateSmart Loan Program (PDF 402KB)

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Program Updates:

Now that voters have approved issuance of the bonds and creation of the Clean Energy Options district, Boulder County staff are finalizing preliminary program logistics and details. The program design will be presented to the public for comment prior to the Commissioners' final approval in January 2009.

A public workshop was held on Dec. 2, 2008, to provide an opportunity for interested residents and businesses to comment on the preliminary program design for the loan program. All input will be considered and a revised program proposal will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners in January.

If you would like to submit comments on the ClimateSmart Loan Program, send an e-mail to climatesmart@bouldercounty.org.

For more information, click on the FAQ sheet and informational documents above or e-mail climatesmart@bouldercounty.org.