Become a Registered Contractor for the Home Energy Rebate Program
Become a Registered Contractor for the Home Energy Rebate Program
Contractors are essential partners in the Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program. Registered contractors will benefit from increased customer demand for home efficiency and electrification projects, helping to expand business opportunities across the state.
Registered contractors will help households or building owners and operators determine and install upgrades through the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) and Home Efficiency Rebate (HER) Programs and ensure their projects comply with the Colorado Energy Office’s (CEO) standards and requirements.
Registered contractors will be responsible for:
- Conducting home assessments
- Completing program applications on behalf of households and building owners and operators
- Installing approved improvements
- Ensuring all equipment meets program guidelines
- Submitting post-installation documentation
CEO will issue rebates directly to the registered contractors, who will pass the rebate savings onto the households and building owners and operators as an upfront cost reduction on the invoice.
These programs are open to single-family homes and multifamily buildings. Each has specific eligibility criteria.
How to Become a Registered Contractor
Step 2:
Complete training
Contractors will have to complete a HEAR and/or HER Program Training. Contractors must attend the training for the program(s) they wish to participate in.
Sign up for training
Step 3:
Apply
Review program requirements and submit your application paperwork on the online portal after completing training.
Step 4:
Qualification review
The Colorado Energy Office will review your application and authenticate your business information, certifications, and other necessary documentation.
Step 5:
Start projects
Once enrollment is complete, you will be added to the network of registered contractors. Your business information will be listed on the program webpage and you can begin working with households and building owners and operators to apply for rebates!
Contractor Requirements
Please see the requirements to become a contractor for the Home Energy Rebate Program below:
All Contractors
- Copy of W-9 and ACH payment information
- Copy of trade licenses as required by jurisdiction
- Copy of insurance certificates showing:
- $1M general liability policy
- $1M worker’s compensation policy or rejection of worker’s compensation for sole proprietorships
- Automobile insurance policy meeting state minimums (note: some business models may require additional coverage)
- Signed Contractor Participation Agreement
HEAR – Single Family
- Insulation & Air Sealing Contractors: BPI Building Analyst- Technician (BA-T) certification or RESENT HERS Rater certification
- HVAC Contractors: NATE (Traditional or CHP‑5) or completion of a DOE Energy Skilled Heat Pump training program
HER – Single Family (Manufactured/Mobile Homes)
- Evidence of one manufactured/mobile home project completed in the last 6 months
- BPI Building Analyst- Professional (BA-P) certification or RESENT HERS Rater certification
- HVAC Contractors: NATE (Traditional or CHP‑5) or completion of a DOE Energy Skilled Heat Pump training program
For More Information
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, you can email CEOHomeEnergyRebates_Partners@clearesult.com.