Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program Frequently Asked Questions

The Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program will provide discounts to qualified Coloradans for high-efficiency electric appliances​ and whole-home energy efficiency upgrades. Two different types of rebates will be available:

• Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) will provide discounts on high-efficiency electric appliance​s​ and other upgrades to eligible households with incomes at or below 150% of the Area Median Income (AMI) in their county. CEO will provide HEAR rebates for electric upgrades such as heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, electric load service centers, and electric wiring. CEO is currently administering a portion of HEAR funding through the Colorado Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).  
• Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) will provide discounts on whole-home energy efficiency improvements for manufactured/mobile homes and large multifamily buildings 50,000 square feet or larger. Rebates will target measures that maximize energy savings. Rebate amounts will vary based on household income and expected energy savings. 

• Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) 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 (see What Counts as a Mobile Home). Owners and operators of multifamily buildings smaller than 50,000 square feet may also qualify for per-unit rebates. Rebate amounts will differ for low-income and moderate-income households. Households with incomes below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) in their county are considered low-income, and households with incomes between 80% and 150% of the AMI in their county are considered moderate-income. Note: For households larger than 8 people, please reach out to ceo_buildingdecarb@state.co.us to find out your income limit.
• Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) will be available to households living​ in​ manufactured/mobile homes (see What Counts as a Mobile Home) and owners and operators of multifamily buildings 50,000 square feet or larger to make comprehensive home improvements to reduce energy use. Projects must achieve at least 20% in expected energy savings for the home or building, with larger rebate amounts available for projects exceeding 35% in expected energy savings. 

Yes. Tenants/renters may participate in the Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program with written permission to participate from your property owner. 

You will be required to include a valid ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, etc.), ​​proof of ​current ​Colorado home or building ownership ​(e.g., property deed, mortgage), ​​​and proof of income qualification (See Which Option is Right for You?). If you are a tenant/renter and the rebate application will be in your name, you will need to show valid ID, proof of current rental authorization (e.g., lease), and obtain written permission to participate from your property owner. More details on acceptable documentation will be available closer to program launch.

AMI varies by county.​ Information regarding your county’s AMI is available through the link below, and you can find more information on income requirements and rebate levels in Which Option is Right for You?.
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Note: For households larger than 8 people, please reach out to ceo_buildingdecarb@state.co.us. to find out your income limit.

To qualify, a registered contractor must install improvements eligible for the Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program. Registered program contractors will receive the rebate and deduct the rebate amount from the total project cost, providing an upfront discount at the time of installation.

No. CEO will not issue Home Energy Rebates for new construction.

Some homes may participate in both the HEAR and HER Programs as long as the household meets the income and eligibility requirements for each program. Projects utilizing rebates may also access Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits for Consumers.​ Neither the HEAR nor HER rebates may be combined with other federal grants or rebates for the same single upgrade. HEAR or HER rebates may also be combined with the Colorado Heat Pump Tax Credit for eligible heat pump installations, so long as your contractor is registered with both programs.​ 

Yes. As long as multiple federal funding sources are not applied to the same single upgrade, you may combine incentives from other programs with the Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program, including but not limited to local utility rebates.

• Federal tax credits and incentives are available to eligible residents, families, businesses, community organizations, and government partners for appliance and building system upgrades that reduce emissions. These upgrades help save money by reducing energy use and emissions.
• The Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program is part of funding from the Inflation Reduction Act.
• To learn more about federal home energy improvement incentives, please view:
  • Inflation Reduction Act funding allocations by state
  • Internal Revenue Service's Frequently asked questions about energy efficient home improvements and residential clean energy property credits
  • Making Our Homes More Efficient: Clean Energy Tax Credits for Consumers

• The initial phase of the HEAR program launched through the Colorado Weatherization Assistance Program on October 30, 2024. 
• CEO anticipates launching both the HER and HEAR programs statewide this winter, pending federal approval.
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• The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) does not recommend that you wait to accomplish needed home energy upgrades or projects. If you are looking for financial assistance to make home energy upgrades before these rebates are available, you may be eligible for Colorado’s Weatherization Assistance Program, the Colorado Residential Energy Upgrade (RENU) Loan, or other financial incentives, such as state tax credits, federal tax credits, and utility rebates.  
• Visit the DOE Energy Savings Hub for more information on energy-saving purchases that qualify for federal rebates and tax credits. You can take advantage of up to $3,200 in federal tax credits now. More information is available on the IRS website.
• For heating emergencies in Colorado, call 1-855-469-4328.

No. CEO will only issue rebates for projects implemented by a registered contractor after the official launch of the Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program.

CEO anticipates launching both the HEAR and HER Programs statewide this winter, pending federal approval. The rebates will be available for an anticipated four-year period, through 2029 or until funds are spent, whichever occurs first.

No. The rebates are considered a reduction in the purchase price of each measure. As a result, the resident will not be required to report the rebate as income.

CEO is developing a Consumer Protection Plan that includes mechanisms to prevent fraud perpetrated by contractors. CEO will post the Consumer Protection Plan when it is available. We are committed to ensuring consumers are informed of best practices for identifying unfair business practices when engaging with contractors.

Eligible households, families, businesses, organizations, and government partners may be able to save even more money outside of the Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program. Review the following resources to learn more:

• Rewiring America Savings Calculator offers a tailored incentive list based upon zip code, project, and income.
• Your utility may offer additional incentives for heat pumps, stoves, and other electric equipment upgrades.
• Your city or county may offer additional incentives for heat pumps, stoves, and other electric equipment upgrades.

CEO will publish a list of registered contractors when the program launches.

Yes. CEO will publish a list of registered contractors when the program launches. You must use a registered contractor from this list to receive a rebate. If you want to use a contractor that is not currently registered, the prospective contractor will need to apply to join the network of registered contractors before beginning work to be eligible for a rebate.

You must install improvements through a registered contractor with the Home Energy Rebate Program. Contractors will need to apply and be approved to join the network of registered contractors before beginning work to be eligible for a rebate.

CEO will release a contractor application closer to program launch, where contractors will submit business licenses, insurance information, certifications, and other relevant information. CEO will release full details soon.
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