Durango, Colorado
Electric Bike Rebates and Tax Credits

LPEA offers rebates to members for purchasing electric bikes and outdoor electric equipment. The rebate amounts vary depending on the type of equipment purchased, with a maximum combined rebate per member per year of $300 (riding lawn mower excepted). Eligible equipment includes snow blowers, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmer/pruners, power washers, chainsaws, and electric bikes. Rebates are remitted as a bill credit and applications must be submitted within 90 days of purchase.

The Colorado Energy Office provided a $50,000 grant to the 4 Corners Office of Resource Efficiency, aka 4CORE, to increase access to e-bikes, reduce emissions and provide a healthy alternative for commuting. The program is called “Roll to Restaurants” and will provide 16 low-income restaurant workers with e-bikes, helmets, LED lights, locks, panniers, and training from Roll’s co-owner. The bikes are Class II e-bikes, meaning they are pedal-assist with a throttle. The program is done with support from the City of Durango, LPEA and the Fort Lewis College Environmental Center.