The State of Colorado has been rolling out lots of great new rebates and incentives to help residents make their homes more efficient, comfortable, and climate-ready. Not sure where to begin? Check out the Colorado Energy Savings Navigator to explore programs you might be eligible for. You can also connect with an EnergySmart advisor for more help.
The Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program helps eligible households lower upfront project costs, reduce energy use, improve comfort, and create healthier homes through the following two rebate programs.
Now available for single-family homes and coming soon for small multifamily buildings.
The HEAR rebates are available to households who do not exceed 150% of the area median income, HEAR can help eligible households save up to $14,000 with rebates for qualifying upgrades.
Eligible Upgrades Include:
A registered program contractor must install the upgrades eligible. The rebate will be provided by registered program contractors as an upfront discount at the time of installation.
Ready to get started? Visit the Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program’s webpage to check your eligibility based on your County’s Area Median Income and contract a registered contractor.
Launching in early 2026 HER will support whole-home energy efficiency improvements made to manufactured/mobile homes and large multifamily buildings. Rebate amounts will be based on your household income relative to your county’s Area Median Income (AMI) and expected energy savings.
You will need to work with a registered program contractor to confirm which rebates are best for you once the program launches.
Learn more on the Colorado Energy Rebate Program’s website.
Contractors may apply to offer the HEAR or HER rebates by becoming a registered contractor.
Colorado residents who install an eligible heat pump through a registered contractor may receive a portion of the tax credit (at least 33.33%) as a discount at the time of installation.
Contractors must be on the list of registered contractors and pass along the discount to the customer for each tax credit they claim. Learn more and access the registered contractor list on the state’s website.
As of 2026, most federal tax credits for home energy upgrades are no longer available.
A limited number of tax credits remain available through June 30, 2026:
Check out this Personal Electrification Planner from Rewiring America to create a free personalized guide just for you.
By answering just a few questions, your guide will help you get to the root of the industry lingo and understand what each tax credit or rebate means for you and your home–setting you up with a plan for success from the very beginning.
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