Overview
- Applications opened Thursday through the Colorado Energy Office’s HEAR program for electric appliances and home energy upgrades such as heat pumps, induction ranges, insulation, wiring and panel work.
- Households earning up to 80% of area median income qualify for the maximum rebate, with those at 80% to 150% eligible for half; renters can participate with landlord permission.
- Residents must complete an online income verification, then use a registered contractor who applies the discount at checkout, with rebate payments issued to installers.
- Colorado has set aside about $46 million for these rebates through 2029 or until funds run out, and officials estimate at least roughly 6,500 households could benefit depending on project choices.
- Contractor participation is still ramping up, with only a few fully registered at launch and more than 40 onboarding, while another report cites 45 certified; the state says routine audits will deter price inflation.