Colorado HER Rebates

Manufactured and mobile home owners can receive substantial rebates for whole-home efficiency upgrades. Amounts depend on household income and the energy savings achieved by the project.

Owners and operators of multifamily buildings 50,000 square feet or larger can receive per-unit rebates for whole-building efficiency improvements. At least 50% of households in the building must meet the income requirements to qualify.

Colorado has two major rebate programs funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. They serve different building types and project scopes:

• HEAR (Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate) covers individual appliance upgrades (heat pumps, water heaters, panels). Currently active for single-family homes, expanding to condos, apartments, and manufactured homes in 2026. Income-qualified households under 150% AMI.
• HER (Home Efficiency Rebate) covers comprehensive whole-home efficiency projects in manufactured/mobile homes and large multifamily buildings only. Requires achieving measurable total energy savings of 20%+.

Most single-family homeowners should focus on HEAR, which is available now. If you live in a manufactured or mobile home, you may eventually qualify for both programs - HEAR for individual equipment and HER for whole-home improvements.

HER focuses on whole-home energy efficiency. The following measures are expected to qualify when combined to achieve 20%+ total energy savings:

1. Insulation upgrades: attic, wall, basement, and crawl space insulation to reduce heat loss.
2. Air sealing: sealing gaps, cracks, and leaks to prevent air infiltration and improve indoor climate control.
3. High-efficiency HVAC: Energy Star certified heat pumps, air conditioners, or furnaces.
4. Heat pump water heaters: replacing traditional water heaters with Energy Star certified heat pump models.
5. Windows and doors: double- or triple-pane windows and insulated doors to minimize heat transfer.
6. Duct sealing and replacement: ensuring efficient airflow and reducing energy loss.
7. Smart home technology: smart thermostats and home energy management systems.

Final eligible measures depend on program details released by the Colorado Energy Office. Energy savings are measured across the entire home, not individual systems.

Final stacking rules have not been published. Based on the program framework, HER rebates are designed to complement existing programs:

• HEAR covers individual appliances, while HER covers whole-home projects. If your project includes HEAR-eligible equipment (like a heat pump), you may be able to apply both programs to different parts of the same project.
• Xcel Energy rebates and Colorado state tax credits are separate programs that typically stack with federal and state incentives.

We will update this page with confirmed stacking rules once the Colorado Energy Office publishes final program guidelines.