What is the HEAR Program?

The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program provides rebates to help homeowners and renters upgrade to energy-efficient, electric appliances, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. It is managed by the Colorado Energy Office and is funded under the federal Inflation Reduction Act.

Who is running the HEAR Program?

The HEAR program is managed by the Colorado Energy Office and is funded under the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

When does the HEAR Program start?

A limited rollout began in October 2024 through the Weatherization Assistance Program. The full program launched for income-qualified households in Q2 2025. The portal for income verification is now open.

Who is eligible for HEAR rebates?

Colorado households earning below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) are likely eligible for the highest rebates, covering up to 100% of costs. Households at 80-150% of AMI are likely eligible for rebates covering up to 50% of costs.

What if my income is above 150% of AMI?

Households above 150% of AMI are not eligible for HEAR rebates, as the program prioritizes low- and moderate-income households. Check other programs like Xcel Energy rebates or the Colorado state tax credit that don't have income restrictions.

Can renters get HEAR rebates in Colorado?

Yes, renters qualify for the same rebates as homeowners. You'll need written permission from your landlord through the Landlord Authorization Form in the application portal. Your landlord doesn't pay anything; they just need to approve the installation.

What happens if my HEAR application expires?

Applications expire 90 days after submission if you don't complete all steps, including connecting with a registered contractor and confirming your upgrade plan. If it expires, you'll need to start over with a new application. Avoid this by only applying when you're ready to move forward with installation.

What appliances are eligible for HEAR rebates?

The program covers heat pumps (up to $8,000), heat pump water heaters (up to $1,750), electric stoves and cooktops (up to $840), weatherization measures (up to $1,600), electrical panel upgrades (up to $4,000), and home wiring improvements (up to $2,500). UniColorado offers heat pumps and panel upgrades in conjunction with heat pumps only.

Does UniColorado participate in the HEAR Program?

UniColorado is a registered HEAR contractor but is no longer including HEAR on new Front Range projects. The HEAR Single-Family Program for Region 1 (Front Range) closed on April 28, 2026 — project proposals submitted after April 27, 2026 will be denied. The state had also stopped reviewing new income verifications on April 17 unless an approved Project Proposal was already on file. Region 2 (the rest of the state) closed to new applications on August 1, 2026, so HEAR is now closed statewide. Customers we've already submitted projects for stay in the review queue, though review times have extended due to high demand. New Front Range customers get Xcel Energy rebates and the Colorado state tax credit today, with Power Ahead Colorado ($1,500, no income limit) launching June 29, 2026.

How long will the HEAR Program last?

Region 1 (Front Range) closed on April 28, 2026. Project proposals submitted after April 27 for Region 1 will not be reviewed and will be denied. CLEAResult told contractors that if Region 1 funding becomes available again, registered contractors will be notified. Region 2 (all other Colorado counties) closed to new applications on August 1, 2026 (Colorado Energy Office). HEAR is now closed statewide. The official HEAR funding dashboard at energyoffice.colorado.gov/hear-dashboard carries the state's program status.

What does HEAR stand for?

HEAR stands for Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates. It's a federal program funded by the Inflation Reduction Act to help low- and moderate-income households upgrade to electric appliances like heat pumps, water heaters, and stoves.

Who qualifies for HEAR rebates in Colorado?

Colorado households at or below 150% of Area Median Income (AMI) qualify. Those at or below 80% AMI get up to 100% coverage (up to $8,000 for heat pumps). Households at 80-150% AMI get up to 50% coverage (up to $8,000).

How much can I get from HEAR rebates?

Up to $8,000 for heat pumps, $1,750 for heat pump water heaters, $4,000 for electrical panel upgrades, $1,600 for insulation/air sealing, and $840 for electric stoves. Total maximum per household is $14,000. UniColorado offers heat pumps, water heaters, and panel upgrades.

Is HEAR the same as the Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program?

HEAR (Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates) is one of two programs under Colorado's Home Energy Rebate umbrella. The other is HER (Home Efficiency Rebates), which covers whole-home projects for manufactured homes and large multifamily buildings. When people say 'Colorado home energy rebate program,' they usually mean HEAR for individual appliance upgrades.

Can I combine HEAR rebates with Xcel Energy heat pump rebates?

Yes — for projects already in the queue. HEAR and Xcel Energy rebates stack. A 3-ton cold-climate heat pump could qualify for up to $8,000 from HEAR plus $4,500 from Xcel, plus the Colorado state tax credit. Total incentives cannot exceed the project cost. For new projects this stack no longer applies anywhere in Colorado: Front Range funds ran out April 28, 2026, and the rest of the state closed August 1, 2026. HEAR does NOT stack with Power Ahead Colorado (both are federally funded), and Power Ahead is launching June 29, 2026.

Closed statewide

Colorado HEAR Rebate

Name: Colorado HEAR Rebates
Brand: Colorado Energy Office
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CLEAResult and the Colorado Energy Office confirmed on April 28, 2026 that the HEAR Single-Family Program for Region 1 (Front Range) is now closed. Project proposals submitted after April 27 will be denied. The Colorado Energy Office closed the rest of the state (Region 2) to new applications on August 1, 2026, so HEAR is now closed statewide. UniColorado is no longer including HEAR on new Front Range projects. Customers with projects we've already submitted are not affected. If you got our April 24 email, jump to the section below.

Updated June 23, 2026•By Editorial Staff

Status

Closed statewide

Income Requirement

Under 150% AMI

UniColorado

Not Including HEAR On New Projects

Max Heat Pump Rebate

$8,000

HEAR Help Center

For questions about a HEAR application already on file, contact the state directly

(866) 336-0016Mon-Fri, 9 AM-5 PM MT [email protected]

HEAR is closed statewide: Front Range funds ran out April 28, 2026, and the rest of the state closed August 1, 2026.

From the Colorado Energy Office / CLEAResult: • April 28, 2026: HEAR Single-Family Program for Region 1 (Front Range) is now closed. Project proposals submitted after April 27, 2026 for Region 1 will not be reviewed and will be denied. • April 17, 2026: the state stopped reviewing new income verifications unless an approved Project Proposal is on file • August 1, 2026: Region 2 (all other Colorado counties) closed to new applications. HEAR is now closed statewide. • If Region 1 funding becomes available again, registered contractors will be notified. From UniColorado: • We are no longer including HEAR on new Front Range projects (since April 24, 2026) • Customers with projects already submitted or reserved stay in the review queue. Review times have extended due to high demand. • We emailed customers with open HEAR files April 24 covering approved / pending / expired buckets • New customers: Xcel rebates, Power Ahead Colorado ($1,500, no income limit, open since June 29, 2026) and the Colorado state tax credit.

See Power Ahead Colorado ($1,500, no income limit)

What is the HEAR (Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate) Program?

Home Electrification Appliance Rebate

HEAR lowers the up-front cost of specific electric upgrades in existing Colorado homes. Rebates are taken as a point-of-sale discount through participating contractors. Households at or below 150% AMI qualify (those ≤80% AMI receive higher amounts).

On April 28, 2026, the Colorado Energy Office and CLEAResult (the program administrator) confirmed to participating contractors that the HEAR Single-Family Program for Region 1 (Front Range) is now closed. Any project proposals submitted after April 27, 2026 for Region 1 will not be reviewed and will be denied. UniColorado serves the Denver metro, which falls entirely inside Region 1, so HEAR closed for new Front Range customers that day. Region 2 (all other Colorado counties) followed on August 1, 2026, when the Colorado Energy Office closed it to new applications. HEAR is now closed statewide. Details below.

UniColorado is a registered HEAR contractor for heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and electrical panel upgrades (in conjunction with heat pumps). Customers with projects already submitted to the state are still in the review queue — review times have extended due to high demand, and the rebate is not guaranteed until a reservation notice is issued. If you got one of our April 24 emails about your existing estimate, jump to the section for you.

HEAR Appliance Rebate Amounts

Appliance	Max Rebate (≤80% AMI)	Max Rebate (80-150% AMI)
Heat Pump (HVAC)	$8,000	$8,000 (50% of cost)
Heat Pump Water Heater	$1,750	$1,750 (50% of cost)
Electric Stove/Cooktop	$840	$840 (50% of cost)
Electric Clothes Dryer	$840	$840 (50% of cost)
Insulation/Air Sealing	$1,600	$1,600 (50% of cost)
Electrical Panel Upgrade	$4,000	$4,000 (50% of cost)
Home Wiring Improvements	$2,500	$2,500 (50% of cost)

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Key Difference Between HEAR and HER

HEAR covers individual appliance upgrades (heat pumps, water heaters, panels). Currently active for single-family homes, expanding to condos, apartments, and manufactured homes in 2026.
HER covers whole-home efficiency projects but is only for manufactured/mobile homes and large multifamily buildings (50,000+ sq ft). Single-family homeowners are not eligible for HER. Learn about HER rebates.

If You Received Our April 24 Email

On April 24, 2026 we emailed every customer with HEAR activity on file. The email you got depended on where your estimate stands with us and the state. Here's what each version meant and what happens next.

“Your HEAR rebate is in the queue”

You signed your estimate, we submitted your project proposal to the Colorado Energy Office, and your project is already in the review queue. Proposals in flight will continue to be reviewed until funds run out. The rebate is not guaranteed until the state issues your reservation notice, but your proposal is in early and under review.

What to do: Nothing on your end. We'll notify you as soon as your reservation notice is confirmed. If any of your contact details have changed (phone, email, address), reply to the email and we'll update the state's records.

“HEAR funding runs out Monday. Approve by Saturday.”

We sent you an estimate with HEAR on it, but we haven't received your approval yet. To have any chance of securing the rebate, we need an approved project on file by end of day Saturday so we can submit before Monday. As of April 17, the state will not review income verification unless an approved project is already on file, so approving the estimate is also the required first step for your income documents to get looked at.

What to do: Reply to the email and we'll resend your estimate link today, or call/text 303-961-1582. After you approve, we send you a few documents to sign and then submit the project proposal to the state on your behalf. Income verification you submit directly to the state.

“Let’s refresh your estimate.”

We sent you a HEAR estimate a while back and it expired before you moved on it, so the original link no longer works. If you're still interested, we want to get a refreshed estimate in your hands and approval on file by end of day Saturday to try for the funds before Monday.

What to do: Reply to the email and we'll send an updated estimate today, or call/text 303-961-1582. Same process after that: approve, sign a few documents, we submit the proposal, you submit income verification directly to the state.

Not sure which email you got, or didn't get one? Call or text 303-961-1582 and reference your HEAR estimate. We can tell you exactly where your file sits.

Do I qualify for HEAR rebates?

You qualify if

Households at or below 80% AMI (highest rebates)

Households at 80-150% AMI (50% coverage)

Existing Colorado homes (replacements only)

Equipment meets HEAR efficiency requirements

Not eligible if

Households above 150% AMI

New construction projects

Multi-family, condos, or apartments (UniColorado serves single-family homes only)

DIY installations (must use a participating contractor)

HEAR Rebate Amount by Income Level

Income Level: Below 80% AMI
HEAR Rebate Amount: 100% of qualified project cost, up to the HEAR maximum rebate amounts

Income Level: 80%-150% AMI
HEAR Rebate Amount: 50% of qualified project cost, up to the HEAR maximum rebate amounts

Income Level	HEAR Rebate Amount
Below 80% AMI	100% of qualified project cost, up to the HEAR maximum rebate amounts
80%-150% AMI	50% of qualified project cost, up to the HEAR maximum rebate amounts

County and Household Income Thresholds

County	2 Person Household	4 Person Household	5 Person Household	6 Person Household
Adams	$83,400 – $168,150	$104,200 – $210,150	$112,550 – $227,000	$120,900 – $243,800
Arapahoe	$83,400 – $168,150	$104,200 – $210,150	$112,550 – $227,000	$120,900 – $243,800
Boulder	$83,400 – $180,750	$104,200 – $225,900	$112,550 – $244,000	$120,900 – $262,050
Broomfield	$83,400 – $168,150	$104,200 – $210,150	$112,550 – $227,000	$120,900 – $243,800
Denver	$83,400 – $168,150	$104,200 – $210,150	$112,550 – $227,000	$120,900 – $243,800
Douglas	$83,400 – $168,150	$104,200 – $210,150	$112,550 – $227,000	$120,900 – $243,800
El Paso	$72,000 – $135,000	$90,000 – $168,750	$97,200 – $182,250	$104,400 – $195,750

What HEAR actually involves

Household Profile + Income Docs

Register on the state portal and submit income documents. As of April 17, 2026, the state will NOT review income verification unless an approved Project Proposal is already on file.

Contractor Assessment + Proposal

In-home visit, load calculation, equipment selection, and detailed proposal. Contractor submits Step A to signal an active project.

Project Proposal Submitted (Step B)

After you sign, the contractor submits the full project proposal. Only completed proposals are prioritized for review.

State Reviews Both

Income verification and project approval go through separate queues, 10-20 business days each. Document errors restart the clock.

Rebate Reserved (120-Day Window)

Once approved, the state confirms via email that rebates are reserved. Installation must be completed and payment claimed within 120 days.

The rebate is real. The process to get it is not fast or simple.

HEAR requires two rounds of state approval before any work begins. Contractors may not begin installation until the program has approved the Project Proposal and confirmed via email that the rebates have been reserved. Once reserved, installation must be completed and payment claimed within 120 days.

As of April 17, 2026, the Colorado Energy Office stopped reviewing new income verifications unless an approved Project Proposal is already on file. With Region 1 closed as of April 28, that effectively ended the new-application path for any Front Range household.

Plan for 3-6 weeks minimum from application to installation. Review times have extended further due to high demand on remaining proposals.

“The HEAR Single-Family Program for Region 1 - the Front Range […] is now closed. Any project proposals submitted after April 27, 2026 for Region 1 will not be reviewed and will be denied.”- Colorado Home Energy Rebate Partners (CLEAResult), contractor communication, April 28, 2026

This is why UniColorado stopped including HEAR on new projects on April 24 — the timeline from first estimate to an approved state proposal had already collapsed against the closing funding window. Region 2 (counties outside the Front Range) closed to new applications on August 1, 2026, so the steps below describe how the program worked. No new application can be opened anywhere in Colorado.

Can I Still Apply for HEAR?

No. Front Range funds ran out April 28, 2026, and the rest of the state closed to new applications August 1, 2026, so the state portal no longer opens a new HEAR application anywhere in Colorado.

If you already have an application on file, the HEAR Help Center at (866) 336-0016 can tell you where it stands. For a new heat pump, Xcel rebates, Power Ahead Colorado and the Colorado state tax credit stack to around $7,000 on a 3-ton cold climate system for Xcel gas customers in the Denver metro, with no income limit.

UniColorado Stopped Including HEAR On New Front Range Projects

UniColorado has not included HEAR on new projects since April 24, 2026. On April 28, 2026, CLEAResult and the Colorado Energy Office officially closed the HEAR Single-Family Program for Region 1.

The state had already stopped reviewing new income verifications on April 17 unless an approved Project Proposal was already on file. By the time Region 1 closed on April 28, the door for new Front Range applications had effectively been shut for over a week.

“The HEAR Single-Family Program for Region 1 - the Front Range […] is now closed. Any project proposals submitted after April 27, 2026 for Region 1 will not be reviewed and will be denied. If Region 1 funding becomes available again in the future, we will provide an update to registered contractors.”- Colorado Home Energy Rebate Partners (CLEAResult), contractor communication, April 28, 2026

HEAR funds are allocated across two regions by population: Region 1 (Front Range) covers Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, El Paso, Gilpin, Jefferson, Larimer, Teller, and Weld counties — closed April 28, 2026. Region 2 covers all other Colorado counties — closed to new applications August 1, 2026. UniColorado serves the Denver metro area, which falls entirely within Region 1.

We don't think it's right to quote a rebate we can't be confident will be there when you're ready. Customers with HEAR rebates we've already submitted or reserved are not affected — those proposals stay in the review queue. If that's you, see the email-recipients section above. CLEAResult also noted that review times have extended due to high demand, so the reservation notice may take longer than it would have earlier in the year.

You can still get a heat pump with significant rebates. Xcel Energy rebates don't require income verification, have no funding cap in sight, and we can typically schedule within days of your estimate. A 3-ton cold-climate system qualifies for up to $4,500 from Xcel, $1,500 from Power Ahead Colorado and $1,000 from the Colorado state tax credit, around $7,000 today, and we handle the paperwork. For the full post-HEAR picture, see our guide to Colorado heat pump rebates.

DRCOG's Power Ahead Colorado ($1,500 heat pump rebate, no income limit) is the replacement path for Front Range customers. Power Ahead Colorado launched its heat pump incentives June 29, 2026 and is now accepting applications. We include it on new estimates for qualifying Denver metro projects.

Going to another contractor or living outside the Front Range doesn't change this. The Colorado Energy Office closed Region 2 (every county outside Region 1) to new applications on August 1, 2026, so HEAR is closed statewide. The official HEAR funding dashboard is where the state posts program status.

What HEAR Covers

The HEAR program covers heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, electrical panel upgrades, insulation/air sealing, electric stoves, and home wiring. UniColorado previously participated for heat pumps, water heaters, and panel upgrades (in conjunction with heat pumps) for single-family homes. With Region 1 closed as of April 28, 2026, we're no longer including HEAR on new Front Range projects.

For general questions about the HEAR program, eligibility rules, or application status, contact the state's HEAR Help Center at (866) 336-0016.

Eligible Appliances & Max Rebates

Appliance	Max Rebate	UniColorado	Note
Heat Pump (Space Heating/Cooling)	$8,000	We install	Ducted and ductless cold climate
Heat Pump Water Heater	$1,750	We install	-
Electric Stove/Cooktop	$840	Not offered	-
Weatherization (insulation/sealing)	$1,600	through NetZero Insulation	-
Electrical Panel Upgrade	$4,000	We install	In conjunction with heat pump only
Home Wiring Improvements	$2,500	We install	With panel upgrade

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Stack Your Savings by Income Level

What income-qualified households saved while HEAR was open, combined with Xcel rebates and state tax credits.

Most Common

80-150% AMI, Xcel Customer

Most common scenario for income-qualified households.

HEAR (50%)$8,000

+Xcel Energy$4,500

+CO Tax Credit$1,000

Up to Total Savings

$13,500

Below 80% AMI, Xcel Customer

Lower income households get higher HEAR coverage.

HEAR (100%)$8,000

+Xcel Energy$4,500

+CO Tax Credit$1,000

Up to Total Savings

$13,500

80-150% AMI, Non-Xcel

Income-qualified without Xcel utility service.

HEAR (50%)$8,000

+CO Tax Credit$1,000

Up to Total Savings

$9,000

Based on cold climate heat pumps (ccASHP/ccMSHP) at $1,500/heating ton for Xcel gas customers. Power Ahead Colorado applies in the DRCOG region only.

$8,000Max Heat Pump Rebate

$14,000Max Total Rebate

150%AMI Threshold

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