Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program
Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program
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The Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program will provide rebates to eligible Coloradans for high-efficiency electric appliances and whole-home energy efficiency upgrades. These rebates will lower upfront costs for projects that reduce energy use, improve comfort, and create healthier homes. The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) will issue the rebates to registered program contractors who will provide a discount on the home improvements to the households and multifamily building owners and operators.
CEO will offer two rebate programs this winter, pending federal approval:
- Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) will support high-efficiency electric appliances and other upgrades.
- Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) will support whole-home energy efficiency improvements.
Rebate type and amounts will depend on home type, household income level, installed improvements, and/or expected energy savings.
How It Will Work
Please carefully review the program steps and requirements. When the program begins, you will need to work with a registered program contractor to confirm which rebates are best for you.
Step 1:
Check Eligibility.
Eligibility and rebate amounts will depend on your type of home and household income level. If you are a tenant/renter applying for rebates directly (rather than through your property owner), you will also need to obtain written permission to participate from your property owner. See the ‘Which Option is Right for You?’ section for more information.
Step 2:
Contact a registered program contractor.
A registered contractor will help confirm eligibility, identify the appropriate home improvements such as additional insulation and new appliances, and guide you through the program application process.
Step 3:
Complete a home assessment and verify income.
The onsite assessment, which you schedule with your contractor, will determine how to improve your home’s energy efficiency and what home improvements are applicable. Work with your contractor to decide which improvements make the most sense for you and your family and to verify your income level for eligibility.
Step 4:
Install improvements.
Your contractor will submit your program application and confirm approval for rebates. Your contractor will install approved improvements and deduct the rebate amount from your qualified project cost.
Step 5:
Benefit!
Enjoy your new home improvements and feel good that you saved money and improved the comfort and health of your home.
Opportunities for Single-Family Homes and Small Multifamily Buildings
The HEAR Program will be available to low- and moderate-income households for high-efficiency electric appliances and other upgrades in a single-family home, apartment, condo, or manufactured/mobile home. Owners and operators of multifamily buildings smaller than 50,000 square feet may also qualify for per-unit HEAR rebates. Rebate amounts will be based on your household income relative to your county's Area Median Income (AMI).
Find your county's AMI
Note: For households larger than 8 people, please reach out to ceo_buildingdecarb@state.co.us. to find out your income limit.
For multifamily buildings, at least 50% of the households in the building must meet the income requirements to qualify.
| Income Level | HEAR Rebate Amount |
|---|---|
| Below 80% AMI | 100% of qualified project cost, up to the HEAR maximum rebate amounts |
| 80% - 150% AMI | 50% of qualified project cost, up to the HEAR maximum rebate amounts |
The following upgrades are eligible for the HEAR Program.
| Eligible Upgrade | HEAR Maximum Rebate Amount Per Household/Unit |
|---|---|
| Heat pump water heater | $1,750 |
| Cold climate heat pump for space heating and cooling | $8,000 |
| Heat pump for space heating and cooling | $3,000 |
| Electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven | $840 |
| Electric load service center (also known as electric panel) | $4,000 |
| Insulation, air sealing, and ventilation | $1,600 |
| Electric wiring | $2,500 |
| Total maximum rebate | $14,000 |
Additional Opportunities for Manufactured / Mobile Homes
In addition to the above opportunities, the HER Program will be available to households living in a manufactured/mobile home (see What Counts as a Mobile Home) for whole-home energy efficiency improvements. Rebate amounts will be based on your household income relative to your county's Area Median Income (AMI) and expected energy savings.
Find your county's AMI
Note: For households larger than 8 people, please reach out to ceo_buildingdecarb@state.co.us. to find out your income limit.
| Income Level | Expected Energy Savings | HER Rebate Amount (Manufactured / Mobile Homes) |
|---|---|---|
| Below 80% AMI | 20% - 34% | 100% of project cost, up to $14,000 |
| Below 80% AMI | 35% or greater | 100% of project cost, up to $16,000 |
| 80% AMI and above | 20% - 34% | 50% of project cost, up to $2,000 |
| 80% AMI and above | 35% or greater | 50% of project cost, up to $4,000 |
Opportunities for Large Multifamily Buildings
The HER Program will be available to owners and operators of multifamily buildings 50,000 square feet or larger for whole-building energy efficiency improvements. Rebate amounts will be based on the tenants’ household incomes relative to their county's Area Median Income (AMI) and expected energy savings.
Find the county AMI for your building
For multifamily buildings, at least 50% of the households in the building must meet the income requirements to qualify.
| Income Level | Expected Energy Savings | HER Rebate Amount (Multifamily Buildings) |
|---|---|---|
| Below 80% AMI | 20% - 34% | $4,000 per unit or 80% of project cost, whichever is less |
| Below 80% AMI | 35% or greater | $8,000 per unit or 80% of project cost, whichever is less |
| 80% AMI and above | 20% - 34% | $2,000 per unit, up to $200,000 per building |
| 80% AMI and above | 35% or greater | $4,000 per unit, up to $400,000 per building |
Which Option is Right for You?
Program eligibility and rebate amounts will be based on home type and household income(s) relative to your county's Area Median Income (AMI).
Find your county’s AMI
Note: For households larger than 8 people, please reach out to ceo_buildingdecarb@state.co.us. to find out your income limit.
Check if you qualify for HEAR and/or HER in the tables below.
For households, use income level and home type to determine if the household qualifies:
| Income Level | Single-Family Home, Apartment, or Condo | Manufactured / Mobile Home |
|---|---|---|
| Household income is below 80% AMI in the county or household is enrolled in an approved income-qualified program. | The household may qualify for HEAR. | The household may qualify for HEAR and/or HER. |
| Household income is between 80% and 150% AMI in the county. | The household may qualify for HEAR. | The household may qualify for HEAR and/or HER. |
| Household income is 150% AMI and above in the county. | The household does not qualify for HEAR or HER. | The household may qualify for HER. |
For multifamily building owners and operators, use income level and building type to determine if the multifamily building qualifies:
| Income Level | Multifamily Building Smaller than 50,000 square feet | Multifamily Building 50,000 square feet or Larger |
|---|---|---|
| At least 50% of households in the building have incomes below 80% AMI in the county. | Building may qualify for HEAR. | Building may qualify for HER. |
| At least 50% of households in the building have incomes between 80% and 150% AMI in the county. | Building may qualify for HEAR. | Building may qualify for HER. |
| At least 50% of households in the building have incomes 150% AMI and above in the county. | Building does not qualify for HEAR or HER. | Building may qualify for HER. |
Verifying Income Eligibility
If you think you or your building may qualify for HEAR and/or HER, your next step is to reach out to a registered program contractor to schedule a home assessment appointment. You can verify your income at any point while you wait for your appointment. Households and multifamily buildings can demonstrate income levels in one of two ways during the program application process, detailed below.
Option 1: Provide Acceptable Documentation to Verify Household Income
Provide documentation of your household income from the previous 12 months. For multifamily buildings, documentation is required for at least 50% of the households in the building. Acceptable documents include:
- IRS Form W-2 (filed within the previous 12 months)
- IRS Form 1040 (filed within the previous 12 months)
- Pay stubs (from the previous two months)
Option 2: Demonstrate Current Enrollment in an Approved Income-Qualified Program
Provide documentation of household enrollment (e.g., benefit letter) in any one of the following federal or Colorado-based programs from the previous 12 months. For multifamily buildings, documentation is required for at least 50% of the households in the building. Approved programs include:
For Households:
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Head Start
- Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications (Lifeline)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
- National School Lunch Program – Free (NSLP)
- Housing Improvement Program (HIP)
- Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Aid to the Blind (AB)
- Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND)
- Old Age Pension (OAP)
If you are currently participating in the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) or Colorado’s Affordable Residential Energy (CARE) Program, you will also need to provide one of the above forms of documentation listed in Option 1.
For Multifamily Buildings:
- Public Housing - housing owned and operated by Public Housing Authorities (PHAs)
- Privately owned multifamily buildings receiving project-based assistance (Section 8, Section 202, Section 811)
- Privately owned multifamily buildings that house individuals receiving tenant-based assistance through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or PHAs
- Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
- Documented Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA) or Deed Restriction that can clearly be compared to the AMI thresholds
More Information and Additional Resources
Have questions? Check our program FAQs to review our list of commonly asked questions and answers.
View Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program Frequently Asked Questions
If you need further assistance, contact the CEO Building Decarbonization team at ceo_buildingdecarb@state.co.us.