What's happening with HEAR
On April 8, 2026, the Colorado Energy Office sent a notice to all participating HEAR contractors. The key points:
“As of April 8, 2026, the HEAR Single-Family Program has disbursed $1.3 million in rebate funds with an estimated $15.6 million in rebates reserved for over 1,300 households, nearly all of which are in the Front Range.”- Colorado Energy Office, Contractor Newsletter, April 8, 2026
The Front Range includes Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, Weld, and surrounding counties. That's UniColorado's entire service area.
At the current rate, the Colorado Energy Office expects Front Range funding to be fully reserved in the coming weeks. They've also tightened the process: only Household Profiles with an associated Project Proposal from a contractor will be reviewed going forward. Income verification alone won't move your application forward.
What this means for your estimate
If you received an estimate from UniColorado that included a HEAR rebate discount, you fall into one of three situations:
1. You've already approved and we've submitted to the state
Nothing changes. Your project is in process. We've submitted your Project Proposal and your application is in the review queue. We'll continue working with the state to get your rebate reserved and your installation scheduled.
2. You have an estimate but haven't approved yet
You have until Monday, April 14, 2026 to let us know you want to proceed. If you confirm by then, we'll submit your Project Proposal to the state immediately. The Colorado Energy Office has made clear that applications without a submitted proposal will not be prioritized for review, so timing matters.
We can't guarantee that Front Range funds will still be available by the time your application clears review. But if you want to try, we need your go-ahead now.
3. Your estimate has expired
Reply to the email we sent you and we'll get you back on track.
What you need to do
Already approved and in process: No action required. Your project continues as planned.
If you want to proceed with HEAR: Reply to the email we sent you or call us before end of day Monday, April 14, 2026. We'll need your signed approval to submit the Project Proposal to the state.
If you're not ready or not interested: No action needed. Your estimate with HEAR will no longer be honored after April 14. You can still get a heat pump from us with Xcel Energy rebates and the state tax credit at any time.
If your estimate expired: Reply to the email and we'll get you back on track.
What your project looks like without HEAR
HEAR is a significant rebate, but it's not the only one. Most of our customers qualify for:
- Xcel Energy rebates: up to $6,750 for a 3-ton cold-climate heat pump (no income requirement, no funding cap)
- Colorado state tax credit: $1,000 per household
That's $7,750 in rebates on a 3-ton system with no income verification, no state approval process, and no funding uncertainty. We apply both as upfront discounts on your invoice.
For more on all available programs, see our Colorado heat pump rebates guide.
