Colorado Home Energy Rebates Still Open Outside the Front Range: Up to $14,000 for Heat Pumps and Wiring

Colorado homeowners outside the Front Range still have a live chance to cut the cost of big home energy upgrades.

The Colorado Energy Office says the HEAR Single-Family Program for Region 2 is still accepting applications in counties outside Region 1 until the remaining money is fully reserved. Region 1 on the Front Range closed after April 27, 2026, but Region 2 is still open.

If you qualify, the rebate can cover up to 100% of project costs for lower-income households, with a total maximum of $14,000 per household.

What the rebate can pay for

• Cold-climate heat pump: up to $8,000
• Standard heat pump for heating and cooling: up to $3,000
• Heat pump water heater: up to $1,750
• Electric panel upgrade: up to $4,000
• Electric wiring: up to $2,500
• Insulation, air sealing, and ventilation: up to $1,600
• Electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven: up to $840

The state says all upgrades must be ENERGY STAR certified.

Who can apply

This program is for households in existing Colorado homes that are lived in for at least half the year. New construction, second homes, and vacation homes do not qualify.

Your rebate amount depends on your income compared with your county's Area Median Income (AMI):

• Below 80% of AMI: up to 100% of eligible project costs, subject to the program caps
• 80% to 150% of AMI: up to 50% of eligible project costs, subject to the program caps

Renters can apply too, but they need written permission from the property owner. For this article, the key homeowner test is simple: if you own and live in your Colorado home outside Region 1, you may still be able to apply now.

How to apply

1. Check your income eligibility using your county's AMI.
2. Contact a registered contractor from the Colorado Energy Office list.
3. Complete the income application the contractor gives you.
4. Schedule a home assessment and review the project proposal.
5. Wait for a formal reservation notice. The state says you are not guaranteed a rebate until you and your contractor receive that notice.
6. Have the contractor install the approved upgrades. The rebate is passed through as a discount on the project cost.

Documents you should expect to provide

• Photo ID
• Proof of ownership and address
• Proof of income, or proof that someone in your household is already enrolled in a qualifying program like LEAP, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, or OAP

If your household is in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, El Paso, Gilpin, Jefferson, Larimer, Teller, or Weld County, this specific single-family HEAR window is already closed. Homeowners in the rest of the state should move fast because the state says Region 2 applications will stay open only until the remaining funds are reserved.

Homeowners can learn more and start by reviewing the official program page and contacting a registered contractor through the Colorado Energy Office.