The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) is working on implementing a major rebate program funded by the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant.
This rebate is currently in the works and not available yet.
The program is expected to launch in late 2025.
⌛ Estimated Launch: Q4 2025
DRCOG, or the Denver Regional Council of Governments, is a regional organization that helps local governments in the Denver area work together. Its goal is to improve transportation, protect the environment, and enhance quality of life for the community. DRCOG leads efforts to secure funding and create programs that support sustainability, clean energy, and smart growth in the region.
DRCOG rebates are financial incentives created to help make clean energy and energy efficiency upgrades more accessible and affordable. These rebates are part of a $199.7 million grant awarded to DRCOG through the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Program in July 2024. The goal is to assist residents and businesses in transitioning to energy-efficient solutions, such as heat pumps and other electrification projects.
Timeline:
– Release for Bid: Q1 2025
– Vendor Selection: Q2 2025
– Design & Planning: Q2–Q3 2025
– Program Implementation: Q4 2025 through Q4 2029
As homeowners, you can expect to take advantage of these rebates as early as Oct-Dec 2025.
The DRCOG rebate program will prioritize eligibility for:
The program is aligned with the Justice40 initiative to ensure that at least 40% of the benefits are directed toward LIDACs, making equity a central focus.
The program will likely follow similar criteria to Denver CARe and Xcel Energy, emphasizing:
Exact eligibility requirements will be released closer to the program’s launch in Q4 2025.
DRCOG stands for the Denver Regional Council of Governments, a group that helps cities and towns in the Denver area work together to solve regional issues like transportation and energy efficiency. From their website “Through the Denver Regional Council of Governments, 58 cities, counties and towns work together to make life better for the Denver region.”
The rebates aim to make energy-efficient upgrades more affordable, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality across the region.
The program is funded by a $199.7 million grant from the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Program, with additional support from local governments.
Electrification means replacing fossil fuel-powered equipment with electric alternatives, like heat pumps or electric cooktops. It helps reduce pollution and makes homes more energy-efficient.
Eligible upgrades include heat pumps, electric water heaters, cooktops, weatherization, and renewable energy options like solar panels.
Eligible upgrades include heat pumps, electric water heaters, cooktops, weatherization, and renewable energy options like solar panels.
By 2050, the program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings by 70% and support over 1.6 million residents.
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