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 qualify, households must have 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 panels, 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 our Help Center (coming soon) 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 energy savings of at least 20% for the home or building, with larger rebate amounts available for projects exceeding 35% in expected energy savings. 

Yes. If you are a tenant/renter applying for rebates yourself (rather than through a property owner), you may participate in the Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program with written permission to participate from your property owner. We will provide a “Landlord Authorization for Participation Form” in the household application for you and your property owner to complete.

For the application, you will need to provide the following documents:

Note: The examples listed here are not complete lists of acceptable documents. You can find a complete list of acceptable documents under “Which Option is Right for You?” on the program webpage.

• Proof of identification (e.g., driver’s licenses, state ID, U.S. Passport)
• Proof of ownership if you own the property (e.g., deed, mortgage, tax record, property insurance document)
• Proof of renter status or residency if you rent the property (e.g., lease, renter’s insurance, utility bill, government-issued documents)
• Proof of landlord permission if you rent the property (Landlord Authorization for Participation Form; will be provided as part of the application)
• Proof of income if you apply for income-qualified rebates (e.g., benefit letter from an approved program, 1040, W-2, pay stubs)
   

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?.
Find your county's AMI

Note: For households larger than 8 people, please reach out to our Help Center (coming soon) to find out your income limit.

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 (a list of registered contractors will be posted on the website soon) and schedule a home assessment to discuss what upgrades are right for you.

While you wait for your selected contractor to complete your home assessment, fill out your household application on the online portal to verify your eligibility and rebate level. The application will be available soon.

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

No. CEO will not issue Home Energy Rebates for new construction. New construction may be eligible for the Colorado Heat Pump Tax Credit. 
Learn more about the Colorado Heat Pump Tax Credit

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 receiving rebates may also access Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits for Consumers until they expire on December 31, 2025.​ 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, as 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 and utility rebates.

• The Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program is part of funding from the Inflation Reduction Act.
• Other federal tax credits and incentives are available to eligible households, 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.
• To learn more about 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.
• HEAR rebates will be available to single-family homes in mid-November 2025. Rebates for multifamily buildings will be available in early 2026.
• HER rebates for manufactured/mobile homes and multifamily buildings will be available in the first quarter of 2026. 
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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, Colorado Residential Energy Upgrade (RENU) Loan, or other financial incentives, such as state tax credits, federal tax credits, and utility rebates. Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits expire on December 31, 2025.
• Visit the DOE Energy Savings Hub for more information on tax credits. You can take advantage of up to $3,200 in federal tax credits until they expire on December 31, 2025. 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 approved upgrades installed by a registered contractor after the official launch of the Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program.

CEO is 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.

The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program provides rebates to help households lower upfront costs for high-efficiency electric appliances and energy efficiency upgrades. Rebates can total up to $14,000 per household. The final rebate amount will depend on the installed upgrades(s) and your household income relative to your county’s Area Median Income (AMI).

The Home Efficiency Rebate (HER) Program will support whole-home energy efficiency improvements for manufactured/mobile homes and large multifamily buildings. HER rebate amounts will be based on expected energy savings and household income relative to your county's Area Median Income (AMI).
Find your county's AMI

You can find more information on income requirements and rebate levels in Which Option is Right for You?.

No. The rebates are considered a reduction in the purchase price of each measure. You 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:

• You can use the Colorado Energy Savings Navigator to find utility bill assistance and energy equipment incentives for your household.
• 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 once the program launches. If your contractor is not listed, please encourage them to register. CEO will update this list regularly as new contractors join the program.

Yes. CEO will publish a list of registered contractors once 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.
Learn more about how to become a registered contractor

CEO is actively working to build out a statewide registered contractor network and will provide training throughout the program to ensure more contractors can participate in the program. Please sign up for the Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program email list to receive monthly program updates.
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