Colorado HEAR Rebates (2025-2026)

Colorado HEAR Rebates (Home Electrification & Appliance Rebate) program have been finally launched to the public as of November 13th, 2025. If you've been waiting for the new state rebates for heat pumps, electrical upgrades, and other electric appliances, here's a clear breakdown of what's available, what's still pending, and what you can do now to prepare.

TL;DR

• HEAR income verification is open, but key heat pump requirements are still pending.
• If you're interested, verify your income now (≤150% AMI)
• UniColorado installs cold-climate heat pumps and needed electrical upgrades for HEAR-eligible homes

HEAR provides up-front, point-of-sale rebates for income-qualified households making electric upgrades in existing homes. Below is the complete list of eligible measures based on current Colorado Energy Office guidance.

Electrification & Appliances

• Cold-climate heat pumps (space heating and cooling)
• Ductless heat pumps
• Heat pump water heaters
• Electric stoves, cooktops, ranges, and ovens
• Electric clothes dryers

Electrical System Upgrades

• Electrical panel upgrades (load service center)
• Electrical wiring upgrades
• New or modified circuits required for eligible electric appliances

Building Shell & Efficiency Measures

• Insulation improvements
• Air sealing
• Ventilation upgrades
• Indoor air quality (IAQ) improvements

Important Requirements

• Replacements only; no new construction
• Heat pumps must replace an existing heating system
• Heat pumps cannot replace an existing heat pump (pending final CEO clarification)

UniColorado offers cold climate heat pumps and electrical panel upgrades (in conjunction with heat pumps, no standalone projects).

You may qualify if:

• Your household income is at or below 150% AMI, and
• The upgrade is happening in an existing home (no new construction)

Homes eligible for HEAR include:

• Single-family homes (active now)
• Townhomes
• Condos (2026)
• Apartments (2026)
• Manufactured/mobile homes (2026)

Renter households can participate, but must obtain landlord permission using the official authorization form included in the state application.

Use the calculator below to check whether your household income qualifies for HEAR rebates in your county. Select your county, household size, and see the AMI thresholds that apply.

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Based onOfficial HUD AMI tables$14,000 household aggregate cap

+Program Eligibility Requirements

Households ≤80% AMI can receive up to 100% of project cost. Households at 80-150% AMI receive up to 50%. Total HEAR rebates cannot exceed $14,000 per household. See the full HEAR rebate page for current details.

HEAR is currently rolling out the full program; some details are still pending finalization.

1. Verify income in the state portal
2. Meet with a registered contractor to scope eligible upgrades
3. Contractor reserves your rebate before installation
4. Contractor installs the system and applies your up-front discount
5. Contractor submits documentation; rebate is processed in the background

This is different from a tax credit as you receive the discount immediately.

1. HEAR is live for income verification

The application portal is open for homeowners who want to check eligibility. Click here to start your application.

2. Several requirements are still pending

There are many nuances and details that are yet to be finalized and expected to be soon. UniColorado is not accepting new HEAR in-person estimates until the program has fully rolled out.

3. Expect a slow, multi-step rollout

• HEAR is a new and complex program.
• More detailed HVAC and electrical requirements are still being finalized.
• Program requirements continue to be refined throughout 2026.

4. Installation timeline

HEAR-funded installations are now active in Colorado. The program launched for single-family homes and is expanding to condos, apartments, and manufactured homes in 2026.

5. You cannot combine HEAR with other federal rebates

But you can combine:

• HEAR
• Utility rebates (e.g. Xcel Energy)
• State incentives
• Local (non-federal) rebates

Note: The federal 25C tax credit for heat pumps ended December 31, 2025. Total incentives cannot exceed the project cost.

HER (Home Efficiency Rebates) is a separate $56 million program for manufactured/mobile homes and large multifamily buildings (50,000+ sq ft). It rewards whole-home efficiency projects that achieve 20%+ energy savings. HER is expected to open in Q1 2026.

If you live in a site-built single-family home, HER does not apply to you. HEAR is your program. Key differences:

• HEAR = individual appliance rebates, single-family now, expanding to other home types (income-based)
• HER = whole-home efficiency, manufactured homes & large multifamily only (not yet open)

1. Verify your income early

This alone can take 7-14 days, and HEAR cannot move forward without it.

Income portal: https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/ENERGYREBATES-CO/Participant

2. Stay informed as details are finalized

We are not accepting new HEAR estimate appointments until the Colorado Energy Office publishes the remaining program requirements.

You can sign up for email updates below to be notified as soon as new information becomes available and estimates reopen.

UniColorado is the most experienced heat pump installer in Colorado and one of the first contractors approved for the HEAR program. We've designed and installed thousands of systems across the Front Range.

We apply eligible utility rebates and tax credits as upfront discounts, keeping your project simple and cost-effective.

If you're planning a heat pump upgrade, you're in the right place.