Polis Administration Launches Rebates to Make Home Energy Improvements More Affordable for Colorado Families

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Denver ~ Denver - The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) has announced the launch of its Home Energy Rebate Program, which aims to provide financial assistance to Coloradans living in single-family and manufactured/mobile homes. This program, funded by the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program established by the Inflation Reduction Act, will offer rebates of up to $14,000 per household for eligible energy upgrades.

Governor Jared Polis expressed his support for the program, stating that it will help Coloradans access clean-energy technology and save money on home upgrades. These upgrades can include electric heating and appliances, insulation and air sealing, as well as electric panels and wiring. Not only will these upgrades save money on energy costs, but they can also improve indoor air quality, make homes safer and more comfortable, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and ease demand on the electric grid during critical stress periods.

According to CEO Executive Director Will Toor, burning fossil fuels in buildings is one of the leading sources of greenhouse gas emissions in Colorado. The Home Energy Rebate Program aims to make innovative and efficient technologies more affordable for households while also helping the state achieve its climate goals. Toor also noted that these are the largest home energy incentives offered by the state to date.

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Income-qualified Coloradans living in single-family homes and manufactured/mobile homes are currently eligible for rebates through the HEAR program. However, they must work with a registered program contractor in order to receive a rebate. This ensures that households receive quality service from trained and certified professionals.

Contractors interested in participating in the program can now register on the program's contractor webpage. Over 55 contractors across Colorado have already started this process, with more expected to join in the coming weeks as they complete required training and registration. These contractors will conduct a home assessment to determine which improvements are suitable for each home.

Households can begin submitting an online application to verify eligibility and income level, and once approved, the registered contractor will install the upgrades and deduct the rebate amount from the upfront project cost. Both homeowners and renters are eligible for rebates, with renters needing their property owner's authorization to participate.

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In addition to the HEAR program, Coloradans may also be able to combine rebates with other incentive programs. The Colorado Energy Savings Navigator can help residents explore other available incentives, and registered contractors will be trained to assist customers in combining multiple incentives.

More information about the Home Energy Rebate Program, including income qualification requirements, eligible upgrades, and rebate amounts can be found on the program's webpage. The Frequently Asked Questions section is also available in both English and Spanish.

While HEAR rebates for small multifamily buildings will not be available until 2026, CEO plans to launch a companion program called the Home Efficiency Rebate (HER) next year. This program will provide an additional $56 million in funding for energy efficiency improvements in large multifamily buildings and mobile/manufactured homes.

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