EnergySmart Rebates
EnergySmart, in partnership with Boulder County, offers rebates to encourage residents to enhance their homes' energy efficiency through heat pump installations and related HVAC systems. The program continues in 2026.
Updated February 9, 2026•By Editorial Staff
EnergySmart Boulder County Rebates
EnergySmart, in partnership with Boulder County, offers a variety of rebates to encourage residents to enhance their homes' energy efficiency through the installation of heat pumps and related HVAC systems. These rebates are available now and can be stacked with other programs like Xcel Energy and HEAR for maximum savings.
Eligible equipment includes ducted heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, and cold climate heat pumps. UniColorado installs qualifying models from Mitsubishi, Bosch, and Carrier.
How Does It Work?
Contact EnergySmart
Reach out to an EnergySmart advisor
Pre-Qualify
Complete pre-qualification before any purchase
Get Installation
Work with approved contractor for install
Submit Application
Apply within 45 days of project completion
You must work with an EnergySmart advisor and pre-qualify before making a purchase or beginning a project. Visit EnergySmart's website for details.
UniColorado in Boulder County
UniColorado serves Boulder County and works directly with EnergySmart advisors to coordinate rebate applications. We install cold-climate heat pumps from Mitsubishi, Bosch, and Carrier that meet EnergySmart's ENERGY STAR and electronic expansion valve requirements.
For Boulder County homeowners with Xcel gas service, we stack EnergySmart rebates with Xcel Energy rebates, the Colorado state tax credit, and HEAR (if income-qualified). We handle the application for each program.
Program Rules
You qualify if
Boulder County resident
Pre-qualified with EnergySmart advisor
Equipment meets ENERGY STAR standards
Home at least one year old
Heat pump has electronic expansion valve
Total rebates under 70% of project cost
Not eligible if
Work completed without pre-qualification
Used or refurbished equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
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