{ "schemaVersion": 1, "researchReviewed": "2026-09-23", "generatedAt": "2026-09-23T14:37:25.836Z", "coverage": "Colorado commercial, industrial, nonprofit, public, multifamily and agricultural screening. Not an exhaustive list of all programs or parcel coverage.", "eligibilityNotice": "Potential opportunities, not confirmed eligibility. An address does not determine utility service. Closed, upcoming and verification-needed programs are included. Compare reviewBy and window dates against the current date.", "freshnessNotice": "Dates are editorial research dates, not live budget availability. Do not treat generatedAt as a new source review.", "programs": [ { "id": "large-building-decarbonization", "name": "Large Building Decarbonization Showcase", "administrator": "Colorado Energy Office", "kind": "Grant", "summary": "Competitive reimbursement funding for implementation-ready projects that meet BPC emissions targets early or exceed them. Round 2 funds implementation, not stand-alone planning.", "amount": "$500,000–$2 million; 50–65% of implementation costs. Round 2 pool: $8.5 million.", "geography": "Colorado BPC-covered buildings", "source": "https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/large-building-decarbonization-showcase-grant-program", "measures": [ "hvac", "controls", "envelope", "solar", "storage", "audit", "geothermal" ], "eligibility": [ "BPC-covered building of at least 50,000 sq ft; non-covered status is ineligible.", "Current benchmarking and fee obligations must be in good standing.", "Select the greenhouse-gas-intensity pathway and complete the required Emissions Reduction Assessment before applying.", "Public buildings have additional qualifying-renovation conditions: after October 15, 2023, at least $500,000, at least 25% of floor area, and the applicable executive-order requirements." ], "preapproval": "Review Round 2 RFA and eligible-cost timing before committing funds. A listed building is not an award.", "scope": "state", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Round 2 extended to October 23, 2026. The dedicated program page supersedes older October 2 announcements.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-09-30", "minSqft": 50000, "opens": "2026-08-07", "closes": "2026-10-23" }, { "id": "efficiency-works", "name": "Efficiency Works Business", "administrator": "Platte River Power Authority and partner utilities", "kind": "Rebate", "summary": "Electric efficiency upgrades, custom projects, controls, refrigeration, motors and building improvements.", "amount": "Measure-specific incentives; see the current 2026 schedules.", "geography": "Customers of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland electric utilities", "source": "https://efficiencyworks.org/for-your-business-rebates-and-incentives/", "measures": [ "hvac", "lighting", "controls", "motors", "refrigeration", "envelope", "ev", "audit" ], "eligibility": [ "Must receive commercial electricity from one of the four partner utilities. A city mailing address alone does not establish service.", "Equipment and project limits vary by measure. Water-only rebates are handled by the cities." ], "preapproval": "Preapproval for incentives over $10,000 and all VFD, custom, study, EV infrastructure, Building Tune-Up and operator-certification projects.", "scope": "utility", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Program listed; confirm remaining budget and current application terms.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "utilities": [ "estes-park", "fort-collins", "longmont", "loveland" ] }, { "id": "efficiency-works-community", "name": "Efficiency Works Community Efficiency Grant", "administrator": "Efficiency Works", "kind": "Grant", "summary": "Additional support for nonprofit community service providers and income-qualified multifamily properties.", "amount": "An additional 100% of the standard rebate, up to total eligible project cost.", "geography": "Efficiency Works partner utility customers", "source": "https://efficiencyworks.org/for-your-business-rebates-and-incentives/", "measures": [ "hvac", "lighting", "controls", "motors", "refrigeration", "envelope" ], "eligibility": [ "Nonprofit community service provider or income-qualified multifamily property.", "Meet the underlying Efficiency Works measure requirements." ], "preapproval": "Contact an advisor before work and satisfy the underlying rebate preapproval rules.", "scope": "utility", "sectors": [ "nonprofit", "multifamily" ], "status": "available", "window": "Projects must be completed before November 15, 2026; this is a completion deadline, not an application deadline.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "utilities": [ "estes-park", "fort-collins", "longmont", "loveland" ], "closes": "2026-11-14" }, { "id": "xcel-business", "name": "Xcel Energy Colorado business rebates", "administrator": "Xcel Energy", "kind": "Rebate", "summary": "Prescriptive and custom efficiency pathways for HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, compressed air, motors and process improvements.", "amount": "Equipment-specific or savings-based; electric and gas eligibility are separate.", "geography": "Xcel Energy Colorado business accounts", "source": "https://www.xcelenergy.com/staticfiles/xe/Marketing/Files/CO-Business-Program-Summary.pdf", "measures": [ "hvac", "lighting", "controls", "motors", "refrigeration", "envelope", "audit", "process", "water" ], "eligibility": [ "Qualifying Colorado business account and eligible fuel/service for the selected measure.", "Use the Colorado schedule; other states have different incentives." ], "preapproval": "Custom and study projects need program review before purchase or installation; check the selected prescriptive measure rules.", "scope": "utility", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Program listed; confirm remaining budget and current application terms.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "utilities": [ "xcel" ] }, { "id": "black-hills-electric", "name": "Black Hills commercial electric programs", "administrator": "Black Hills Energy", "kind": "Rebate", "summary": "Commercial and industrial equipment incentives, custom projects, small-business direct install and indoor agriculture.", "amount": "Measure-specific; custom and direct-install terms require utility review.", "geography": "Black Hills Colorado electric service", "source": "https://www.blackhillsenergy.com/efficiency-and-savings/commercial-rebates/colorado-electric-commercial-rebates", "measures": [ "hvac", "lighting", "controls", "motors", "refrigeration", "process" ], "eligibility": [ "Colorado commercial or industrial electric customer.", "Small-business direct install targets facilities below 50,000 sq ft.", "Indoor-agriculture project categories include HVAC, insulation, fans, pumps and dehumidification." ], "preapproval": "Contact the program before starting a custom, direct-install or indoor-agriculture project.", "scope": "utility", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Program listed; confirm remaining budget and current application terms.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "utilities": [ "black-hills-electric" ] }, { "id": "atmos-business", "name": "Atmos Energy SmartChoice business rebates", "administrator": "Atmos Energy", "kind": "Rebate", "summary": "Natural-gas efficiency and weatherization incentives for business and industrial customers.", "amount": "Equipment-specific rebates; current schedule includes furnaces, boilers, food service and insulation.", "geography": "Atmos Energy Colorado natural-gas customers", "source": "https://www.atmosenergy.com/ways-save/colorado-business-and-industrial-smartchoice-energy-efficiency-rebates/", "measures": [ "hvac", "envelope", "water", "process" ], "eligibility": [ "Business or industrial natural-gas account with Atmos Energy.", "Prescriptive incentives exclude new construction.", "Submit prescriptive rebate applications within 60 days of installation or service." ], "preapproval": "Follow the measure-specific application rules; custom projects have a separate advance-application process.", "scope": "utility", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Program listed; confirm remaining budget and current application terms.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "utilities": [ "atmos" ], "retrofitOnly": true }, { "id": "atmos-custom", "name": "Atmos commercial custom projects", "administrator": "Atmos Energy", "kind": "Rebate", "summary": "Project-specific natural-gas savings incentives, including an application route for new construction.", "amount": "$1.50 per therm saved, up to $50,000, subject to administrator approval.", "geography": "Atmos Energy Colorado customers", "source": "https://www.atmosenergy.com/static/f2316442f2aa9e16c5589e4711ddb9ab/2026%20Atmos%20Energy%20Custom%20Program%20Application.pdf", "measures": [ "hvac", "controls", "envelope", "process", "water" ], "eligibility": [ "Savings calculations and eligible equipment must pass program review.", "Buildings of at least 20,000 sq ft have specific labor-standard and payment arrangements in the application." ], "preapproval": "Application must be submitted before efficiency measures are installed.", "scope": "utility", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Program listed; confirm remaining budget and current application terms.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "utilities": [ "atmos" ] }, { "id": "csu-custom", "name": "Colorado Springs Utilities business custom rebate", "administrator": "Colorado Springs Utilities", "kind": "Rebate", "summary": "Custom electric-efficiency projects and a pilot for equipment that reduces fossil-fuel use.", "amount": "Project-specific award after review.", "geography": "Colorado Springs Utilities business customers", "source": "https://www.csu.org/rebates-incentives/business-custom-energy", "measures": [ "hvac", "motors", "refrigeration", "process", "water" ], "eligibility": [ "Eligible business service and a qualifying efficiency improvement.", "Potential measures include compressed air, process equipment, chillers, refrigeration and heat-pump water heating." ], "preapproval": "Submit the preapproval request before purchasing equipment.", "scope": "utility", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Program listed; confirm remaining budget and current application terms.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "utilities": [ "colorado-springs" ] }, { "id": "csu-small-business", "name": "Colorado Springs small-business efficiency assistance", "administrator": "Colorado Springs Utilities", "kind": "Rebate", "summary": "Assessment and direct installation of eligible energy- and water-saving equipment.", "amount": "Up to $5,000 of equipment per qualifying commercial customer.", "geography": "Colorado Springs Utilities service", "source": "https://www.csu.org/rebates-incentives/small-business-efficiency-program", "measures": [ "lighting", "controls", "water" ], "eligibility": [ "Qualified commercial customers; residential rental and multifamily housing are excluded.", "Utility assessment determines eligible retrofits and repairs." ], "preapproval": "Apply for the utility assessment before arranging work independently.", "scope": "utility", "sectors": [ "commercial", "nonprofit", "public" ], "status": "available", "window": "Program listed; confirm remaining budget and current application terms.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "utilities": [ "colorado-springs" ] }, { "id": "csu-insulation", "name": "Colorado Springs business insulation", "administrator": "Colorado Springs Utilities", "kind": "Rebate", "summary": "Insulation and air-sealing rebates for commercial electric and gas customers.", "amount": "Up to 50% of cost, capped by the applicable square-foot incentive.", "geography": "Colorado Springs Utilities business service", "source": "https://www.csu.org/rebates-incentives/business-insulation", "measures": [ "envelope" ], "eligibility": [ "Business electric or natural-gas account.", "Attic and air sealing: lesser of 50% or $1.25/sq ft; wall insulation: lesser of 50% or $0.75/sq ft." ], "preapproval": "Review qualifying insulation and documentation requirements before installation.", "scope": "utility", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Program listed; confirm remaining budget and current application terms.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "utilities": [ "colorado-springs" ] }, { "id": "holy-cross-business", "name": "Holy Cross commercial and multifamily rebates", "administrator": "Holy Cross Energy", "kind": "Rebate", "summary": "Light and deep retrofits, emerging technologies and qualifying all-electric new construction.", "amount": "Light retrofits: 25% up to $7,500. Deep retrofits: 25% up to $30,000.", "geography": "Holy Cross Energy service territory", "source": "https://www.holycross.com/member-programs/energy-efficiency-and-rebates/commercial-multifamily-housing-rebates", "measures": [ "hvac", "lighting", "controls", "motors", "refrigeration", "envelope", "water" ], "eligibility": [ "Member in good standing; installation must be in HCE territory.", "Apply within 90 days of invoice date.", "Emerging-technology awards and new-construction incentives have separate rules." ], "preapproval": "Request a written preapproval and confirm required energy-savings documentation.", "scope": "utility", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Program listed; confirm remaining budget and current application terms.", "stacking": "The shared application also routes to local Energy Smart Colorado partners; do not assume two independent awards for the same underlying funding.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "utilities": [ "holy-cross" ] }, { "id": "united-power", "name": "United Power commercial rebates and audits", "administrator": "United Power", "kind": "Rebate", "summary": "Commercial and industrial lighting, refrigeration and motor incentives, plus energy-advisor support.", "amount": "Equipment-specific rebates; audit reimbursement requires implementation of recommendations.", "geography": "United Power members", "source": "https://www.unitedpower.com/rebates", "measures": [ "hvac", "lighting", "controls", "motors", "refrigeration", "audit" ], "eligibility": [ "Commercial or industrial membership and qualifying equipment.", "Most requests must arrive within 90 days of installation; some require inspection." ], "preapproval": "Review project details with the key accounts advisor before purchase.", "scope": "utility", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Program listed; confirm remaining budget and current application terms.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "utilities": [ "united-power" ] }, { "id": "pvrea-business", "name": "Poudre Valley REA business equipment incentives", "administrator": "Poudre Valley REA", "kind": "Rebate", "summary": "Business applications for motors, variable-speed drives, electric forklifts, pallet jacks and EV chargers.", "amount": "Current equipment schedule and local approval determine award.", "geography": "Poudre Valley REA business members", "source": "https://pvrea.coop/for-members/business-services/forms/", "measures": [ "motors", "ev", "process" ], "eligibility": [ "PVREA business member.", "Review the specific equipment application and restrictions; membership is not determined by city name." ], "preapproval": "Confirm the current schedule and any preapproval with PVREA before ordering.", "scope": "utility", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Program listed; confirm remaining budget and current application terms.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "utilities": [ "pvrea" ] }, { "id": "tri-state-commercial", "name": "Tri-State commercial and agricultural incentives", "administrator": "Tri-State through participating local utilities", "kind": "Rebate", "summary": "Cooperative-delivered pathways for equipment electrification, lighting, charging and industrial or agricultural audits.", "amount": "Varies by measure and participating retail utility.", "geography": "Participating Tri-State member utility customers", "source": "https://tristate.coop/beneficial-electrification-commercial", "measures": [ "hvac", "lighting", "motors", "ev", "process", "audit" ], "eligibility": [ "Local cooperative must confirm current participation.", "Industrial/agricultural audits target process-intensive operations with annual energy bills above $100,000 and capacity to implement measures." ], "preapproval": "Obtain confirmation from your local cooperative before purchasing or applying; do not apply directly as a Tri-State retail customer.", "scope": "regional", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Confirm retail co-op participation and its current award schedule.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07" }, { "id": "boulder-county-pace", "name": "Boulder County PACE business rebates", "administrator": "Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE)", "kind": "Rebate", "summary": "County business efficiency and electrification support, with enhanced equity-priority limits.", "amount": "Standard annual caps: $40,000/building and $80,000/owner; measure limits still apply.", "geography": "Boulder County businesses", "source": "https://pacepartners.com/rebates-grants/rebates/", "measures": [ "hvac", "lighting", "controls", "refrigeration", "envelope", "solar", "water" ], "eligibility": [ "Physical project location in Boulder County; confirm parcels for cities spanning counties.", "Equity-priority status requires advisor review; corresponding annual caps are $80,000/building and $160,000/owner." ], "preapproval": "Contact a PACE advisor before purchasing or starting work.", "scope": "county", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Program listed; confirm remaining budget and current application terms.", "stacking": "PACE can coordinate utility incentives, but its payback and project-cost limits apply. PACE rebates are distinct from Colorado C-PACE financing.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "counties": [ "Boulder" ] }, { "id": "colorado-cpace", "name": "Colorado C-PACE financing", "administrator": "Colorado New Energy Improvement District", "kind": "Financing", "summary": "Long-term project financing repaid through a voluntary property-tax assessment and lien.", "amount": "Up to 100% of eligible costs; financing must be repaid.", "geography": "Participating Colorado counties", "source": "https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/c-pace", "measures": [ "hvac", "lighting", "controls", "motors", "refrigeration", "envelope", "solar", "storage", "water", "audit", "geothermal" ], "eligibility": [ "Eligible commercial, industrial, agricultural, nonprofit or multifamily property (5+ units).", "County must participate; financing and mortgage-holder requirements need project-specific review.", "Can support existing buildings and new construction." ], "preapproval": "Arrange eligibility, underwriting and required lender consent before closing.", "scope": "state", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Program listed; confirm remaining budget and current application terms.", "stacking": "May finance costs remaining after incentives. This is debt secured by a property assessment, not a rebate or grant.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07" }, { "id": "pace-express", "name": "PACE Express for smaller projects", "administrator": "Colorado New Energy Improvement District", "kind": "Financing", "summary": "Streamlined C-PACE route for smaller efficiency projects.", "amount": "Maximum $500,000 in PACE financing.", "geography": "Eligible property in a participating Colorado county", "source": "https://neid.colorado.gov/PACEExpress", "measures": [ "hvac", "lighting", "controls", "envelope", "solar", "water" ], "eligibility": [ "Energy efficiency must be a primary measure.", "C-PACE property, county and financing requirements apply." ], "preapproval": "Confirm underwriting, lender consent and current financing terms before proceeding.", "scope": "state", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Program listed; confirm remaining budget and current application terms.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "additionalSources": [ "https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/c-pace" ] }, { "id": "power-ahead", "name": "Power Ahead Colorado heat-pump rebate", "administrator": "Denver Regional Council of Governments", "kind": "Rebate", "summary": "Cold-climate heat-pump incentives for existing commercial and multifamily buildings as well as homes.", "amount": "$1,500 per qualifying system, subject to program review.", "geography": "Participating DRCOG municipalities or counties", "source": "https://poweraheadcolorado.org/program-requirements", "measures": [ "hvac" ], "eligibility": [ "Existing building in a participating DRCOG jurisdiction.", "Use a contractor bearing the Power Ahead Colorado badge; a general directory listing is insufficient.", "Equipment must satisfy the qualified-products or cold-climate criteria." ], "preapproval": "Contractor submits the project before work begins and obtains preapproval.", "scope": "regional", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Program listed; confirm remaining budget and current application terms.", "stacking": "May combine with utility or municipal incentives where both administrators permit. Cannot combine with Colorado HEAR/HER rebates. Do not assume retroactive eligibility.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "retrofitOnly": true }, { "id": "heat-pump-tax-discount", "name": "Colorado heat-pump contractor discount", "administrator": "Colorado Energy Office", "kind": "Tax incentive", "summary": "An upfront customer discount funded by a tax credit claimed by a registered contractor.", "amount": "2026 minimum discounts: $333 air-source, $667 ground/water/combined-source, $83 water heater per applicable credit unit.", "geography": "Colorado installations through registered contractors", "source": "https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/hptc", "measures": [ "hvac", "water", "geothermal" ], "eligibility": [ "Eligible equipment and registered installing contractor.", "Space-conditioning heat pumps must meet the program heating-load and efficiency requirements.", "For nonresidential systems, credits are capacity-based: the published rule uses each 4 tons; confirm the calculation with the contractor." ], "preapproval": "Confirm equipment qualification and an itemized State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount before installation.", "scope": "state", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "2026 installation schedule. Credit and required customer discount are different amounts.", "stacking": "Coordinate utility and local incentives with the installer. The customer does not claim the contractor’s full credit on their tax return.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07" }, { "id": "citco", "name": "Colorado Industrial Tax Credit Offering (CITCO)", "administrator": "Colorado Energy Office", "kind": "Tax incentive", "summary": "Competitive refundable credits for industrial decarbonization studies and improvements.", "amount": "Up to $8 million per eligible project under current program overview; project-type limits vary.", "geography": "Eligible Colorado industrial facilities and projects", "source": "https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/citco", "measures": [ "process", "motors", "controls", "hvac", "refrigeration", "storage", "audit", "geothermal" ], "eligibility": [ "Qualifying industrial applicant and measurable emissions-reduction project.", "Manufacturing, eligible agricultural producers and certain energy-as-a-service or carbon-management applicants may qualify.", "Formal tax-credit reservation, agreement and certification are required." ], "preapproval": "Credits cannot be reserved for projects or studies completed before the application and approval process ends.", "scope": "state", "sectors": [ "industrial", "agriculture" ], "status": "upcoming", "window": "Currently not accepting applications; next announced cycle November 1–December 31, 2026.", "stacking": "CEO states that CITCO and Clean Air Program funding cannot be combined. Review other cost and funding interactions.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "opens": "2026-11-01", "closes": "2026-12-31" }, { "id": "clean-air-program", "name": "Colorado Clean Air Program (CAP)", "administrator": "Colorado Energy Office", "kind": "Grant", "summary": "Industrial air-pollution reduction equipment and decarbonization technology support.", "amount": "Next-round amounts to be announced; matching funds required.", "geography": "Colorado industrial emission-reduction projects", "source": "https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/clean-energy-programs/industrial-decarbonization-resources/clean-air-program-cap-grants", "measures": [ "process", "hvac", "motors", "audit" ], "eligibility": [ "Applicant and equipment must meet the next RFA.", "The forthcoming round combines implementation-ready and decarbonization-technology scopes." ], "preapproval": "Wait for the new RFA and confirm cost-eligibility dates before committing.", "scope": "state", "sectors": [ "industrial", "agriculture", "public" ], "status": "upcoming", "window": "CEO anticipates an additional round in late October or early November 2026; exact dates are not yet confirmed.", "stacking": "CAP may not be combined with CITCO funding.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07" }, { "id": "building-decarbonization-enterprise", "name": "Building Decarbonization Enterprise Fund", "administrator": "Colorado Energy Office / BDEF", "kind": "Grant", "summary": "Planned support for covered-building audits, efficiency rebates and operator training.", "amount": "Individual award amounts and applications not yet finalized.", "geography": "BPC-covered buildings", "source": "https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/building-decarbonization-enterprise-fund", "measures": [ "audit", "hvac", "lighting", "controls", "envelope" ], "eligibility": [ "Covered-building owners; maintain required enterprise fee payments.", "Board approval of budgets does not mean applications are open." ], "preapproval": "Await final program offerings and eligible-cost rules.", "scope": "state", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "upcoming", "window": "Initial offerings approved by the board; CEO is finalizing details and vendors. Not yet an open customer rebate.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "minSqft": 50000 }, { "id": "geothermal-tax-credit", "name": "Colorado Geothermal Energy Tax Credit Offering", "administrator": "Colorado Energy Office", "kind": "Tax incentive", "summary": "Competitive support for geothermal electricity and thermal-energy-network projects or studies.", "amount": "Generally up to 30% investment credit, with a $5 million project ceiling; cycle budget can be lower.", "geography": "Eligible Colorado geothermal projects", "source": "https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/geothermal-tax-credit", "measures": [ "geothermal", "audit", "process" ], "eligibility": [ "Qualifying development or thermal network project; this is not a general rebate for every ground-source heat pump.", "Building owners, campuses, developers and eligible public or private entities can apply." ], "preapproval": "Obtain project-specific eligibility and tax-credit agreement; review new-cycle materials.", "scope": "state", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "upcoming", "window": "Next announced cycle November 1–December 31, 2026; current applications closed.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "opens": "2026-11-01", "closes": "2026-12-31" }, { "id": "charge-ahead", "name": "Charge Ahead Colorado: workplace and public charging", "administrator": "Colorado Energy Office", "kind": "Grant", "summary": "Community, workplace and multifamily EV charging infrastructure; fleet charging uses a separate program.", "amount": "Standard awards up to $250,000; rolling requests up to $50,000. Per-port and match limits apply.", "geography": "Colorado workplaces, businesses and eligible organizations", "source": "https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/charge-ahead-colorado", "measures": [ "ev" ], "eligibility": [ "Applicant owns and operates requested chargers.", "Ordinary minimum match 20%; qualifying entities may use 10%.", "Single-family and primarily fleet charging are excluded." ], "preapproval": "Do not complete the project before applying and receiving an executed grant agreement.", "scope": "state", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Standard and multifamily portfolio round: September 14–October 16, 2026, 5 p.m. MT. Rolling L2/outlet requests of $50,000 or less are year-round.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-09-30", "closes": "2026-10-16" }, { "id": "charge-ahead-rolling", "name": "Charge Ahead Colorado rolling L2 applications", "administrator": "Colorado Energy Office", "kind": "Grant", "summary": "Year-round lane for smaller workplace, public and eligible multifamily L2/outlet charging projects.", "amount": "Requests of $50,000 or less; per-port caps and matching funds apply.", "geography": "Colorado eligible non-fleet charging sites", "source": "https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/charge-ahead-colorado", "measures": [ "ev" ], "eligibility": [ "Only Level 2 charging and/or charging outlets qualify for this lane.", "Meet Charge Ahead ownership, site and match requirements." ], "preapproval": "Execute the grant agreement before eligible spending and work.", "scope": "state", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Rolling application lane; administrator confirms remaining funds.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07" }, { "id": "fleet-zero", "name": "Fleet-ZERO EV charging", "administrator": "Colorado Energy Office", "kind": "Grant", "summary": "Charging infrastructure for light-, medium- and heavy-duty fleet vehicles and off-road equipment.", "amount": "Per-port awards; rolling requests up to $50,000.", "geography": "Colorado eligible fleet charging projects", "source": "https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/fleet-zero", "measures": [ "ev", "process" ], "eligibility": [ "Qualifying fleet use and ownership/operation structure.", "Ordinary match 20%, or 10% for qualifying entities.", "Personal-use charging and electric transit vehicles are excluded." ], "preapproval": "Costs and work must fall within the executed grant agreement.", "scope": "state", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "verify", "window": "Rolling lane is stated as year-round. Official page conflicts on the next standard round: overview says Nov 16–Jan 15, 2027; Key Dates says Oct 12–Dec 11, 2026. Confirm with CEO.", "stacking": "Cannot combine with other state grant funding for the same charging ports. Other incentives require administrator review.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-09-30" }, { "id": "energy-smart-colorado", "name": "Energy Smart Colorado local business support", "administrator": "Energy Smart Colorado and community partners", "kind": "Rebate", "summary": "Local business rebates and assessments routed through participating mountain communities.", "amount": "Varies by community, utility and measure.", "geography": "Participating Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin, San Miguel and Summit County programs", "source": "https://energysmartcolorado.org/business-rebates/", "measures": [ "hvac", "lighting", "controls", "envelope", "solar", "audit", "water" ], "eligibility": [ "Local partner must confirm service geography, budget and project eligibility.", "Community coverage and utility territory do not necessarily coincide." ], "preapproval": "Contact the local partner before work; confirm each program’s application timing.", "scope": "county", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Program listed; confirm remaining budget and current application terms.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "counties": [ "Eagle", "Garfield", "Pitkin", "San Miguel", "Summit" ] }, { "id": "nonprofit-energy-efficiency", "name": "Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Program", "administrator": "Energy Outreach Colorado", "kind": "Grant", "summary": "Assessments, funding coordination and upgrades for nonprofits serving income-qualified communities.", "amount": "Project scope and funding determined after program review.", "geography": "Eligible Colorado nonprofit facilities", "source": "https://energyoutreach.org/nonprofit-energy-efficiency/", "measures": [ "hvac", "lighting", "envelope", "water", "audit" ], "eligibility": [ "Colorado 501(c)(3) in good standing, primarily delivering in-person services to income-qualified residents.", "Must pay the utility bill and be an Xcel, Atmos or Black Hills gas customer.", "Leased sites need at least three years remaining, renewal option and owner support; other exclusions apply." ], "preapproval": "Apply for assessment and funding review before contracting.", "scope": "state", "sectors": [ "nonprofit" ], "status": "available", "window": "Applications submitted April–December 2026 are scheduled for January 2027 review.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "utilities": [ "xcel", "atmos", "black-hills-gas" ] }, { "id": "reap-grants", "name": "USDA REAP grants", "administrator": "USDA Rural Development", "kind": "Grant", "summary": "Renewable-energy and efficiency support for qualifying agricultural producers and rural small businesses.", "amount": "Grant terms depend on the next funded application notice.", "geography": "Eligible Colorado agricultural or rural business projects", "source": "https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency-improvement-guaranteed-loans-8", "measures": [ "hvac", "lighting", "motors", "envelope", "solar", "storage", "process", "audit" ], "eligibility": [ "Meet USDA applicant and rural-location requirements; agricultural producer rules differ.", "Technical merit, energy assessment/audit and environmental review may be required." ], "preapproval": "Contact the Colorado Rural Development office before construction or purchase.", "scope": "rural", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "agriculture" ], "status": "closed", "window": "Official Colorado page says REAP grant applications are not currently being accepted. Guaranteed loans are separate.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07" }, { "id": "reap-loans", "name": "USDA REAP guaranteed loans", "administrator": "USDA Rural Development", "kind": "Financing", "summary": "Loan-guarantee route for eligible rural business and agricultural energy projects.", "amount": "Lender underwriting and USDA rules apply; loans must be repaid.", "geography": "Eligible Colorado rural businesses and agricultural producers", "source": "https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency-improvement-guaranteed-loans-8", "measures": [ "hvac", "motors", "solar", "storage", "process", "audit" ], "eligibility": [ "USDA applicant, location, technical and environmental conditions apply." ], "preapproval": "Coordinate lender and USDA review before construction.", "scope": "rural", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "USDA states guaranteed-loan applications may be submitted while the grant lane is closed.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07" }, { "id": "179d", "name": "Federal Section 179D: existing project eligibility", "administrator": "Internal Revenue Service", "kind": "Tax incentive", "summary": "Commercial-building tax deduction with a construction-start cutoff; not an open incentive for newly started projects.", "amount": "Deduction subject to qualifying project, certification and tax rules.", "geography": "Eligible Colorado commercial-building projects", "source": "https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/faqs-for-modification-of-sections-25c-25d-25e-30c-30d-45l-45w-and-179d-under-public-law-119-21-139-stat-72-july-4-2025-commonly-known-as-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-obbb", "measures": [ "hvac", "lighting", "envelope" ], "eligibility": [ "Not allowed for property whose construction begins after June 30, 2026.", "Earlier-started projects require tax-professional review and certification." ], "preapproval": "Document qualifying construction commencement and all tax conditions.", "scope": "state", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "verify", "window": "Restricted to qualifying earlier-started projects; do not budget it for a new project starting now.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07" }, { "id": "denver-design", "name": "Denver Building Electrification Showcase: design", "administrator": "City and County of Denver", "kind": "Grant", "summary": "Engineering design for larger, holistic electrification projects, including construction documents and MEP design.", "amount": "Scope-based competitive support; confirm award with Denver.", "geography": "City and County of Denver", "source": "https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Climate-Action-Sustainability-and-Resiliency/Take-Action/Building/Rebates/Design-Grant", "measures": [ "hvac", "geothermal", "audit" ], "eligibility": [ "Eligible Denver project with engineering design deliverables supporting implementation.", "Application is scored; city approval and available budget control the award." ], "preapproval": "Confirm eligibility and design-cost timing before commissioning work.", "scope": "city", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Applications through September 30, 2026, subject to funds and scoring.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-09-28", "cities": [ "Denver" ], "closes": "2026-09-30" }, { "id": "denver-implementation", "name": "Denver Building Electrification Showcase: implementation", "administrator": "City and County of Denver", "kind": "Grant", "summary": "Complex electrification projects that go beyond existing equipment incentives.", "amount": "Project-specific award; amount is not guaranteed.", "geography": "City and County of Denver", "source": "https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Climate-Action-Sustainability-and-Resiliency/Take-Action/Building/Rebates/Implementation-Grant", "measures": [ "hvac", "geothermal", "controls", "water" ], "eligibility": [ "Commercial or multifamily building, campus, or qualifying thermal-network development in Denver.", "Both existing buildings and new construction can qualify.", "Owner must submit the application and receive payment directly." ], "preapproval": "Preapproval is required before implementation.", "scope": "city", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Applications through September 30, 2026, subject to remaining funds.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-09-28", "cities": [ "Denver" ], "closes": "2026-09-30" }, { "id": "denver-audits", "name": "Denver ASHRAE Level II energy audit rebate", "administrator": "City and County of Denver", "kind": "Rebate", "summary": "Helps covered buildings plan their Energize Denver performance upgrades.", "amount": "$5,000 for 25,000–50,000 sq ft; above 50,000: $2,500 + $0.05/sq ft, capped at $30,000.", "geography": "Energize Denver covered large buildings", "source": "https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Climate-Action-Sustainability-and-Resiliency/Take-Action/Building/Rebates/Audit-Rebate", "measures": [ "audit" ], "eligibility": [ "Building at least 25,000 sq ft and subject to Energize Denver performance requirements.", "Audit must meet the city’s Level II or higher minimum requirements." ], "preapproval": "Preapproval deadline December 15, 2026; qualifying past audits from November 17, 2022 may be considered under the retroactive rules.", "scope": "city", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Deadline to obtain preapproval: December 15, 2026. Allow for application processing.", "stacking": "Ask each administrator to approve the combined funding plan; total awards and eligible costs may be capped.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "cities": [ "Denver" ], "minSqft": 25000, "closes": "2026-12-15" }, { "id": "denver-gap", "name": "Energize Denver Compliance Assistance Gap Fund", "administrator": "City and County of Denver", "kind": "Grant", "summary": "Closes a demonstrated remaining funding gap for qualifying equity-priority buildings ready to upgrade.", "amount": "Up to $50,000 per building, subject to scoring and available funds.", "geography": "City and County of Denver", "source": "https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Climate-Action-Sustainability-and-Resiliency/Take-Action/Building/Rebates/Gap-Fund", "measures": [ "hvac", "lighting", "envelope", "solar", "storage", "ev", "water" ], "eligibility": [ "At least 25,000 sq ft and subject to Energize Denver.", "Approved Equity Priority Building designation before applying.", "Document project readiness and complete financial coaching.", "Fossil-fuel equipment is excluded; lighting and envelope measures must be paired with electrification." ], "preapproval": "Obtain designation and funding approval before relying on an award.", "scope": "city", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "window": "Application window closes by September 30, 2026.", "stacking": "Maximize other eligible incentives first; financial review must establish the remaining gap.", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-09-28", "cities": [ "Denver" ], "minSqft": 25000, "closes": "2026-09-30" }, { "scope": "utility", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "window": "Confirm current budget and application terms with the administrator.", "geography": "Eligible Black Hills Energy Colorado natural-gas accounts", "stacking": "Disclose all other project funding and confirm the combined financing structure in writing.", "id": "black-hills-gas", "name": "Black Hills Energy commercial natural-gas rebates", "administrator": "Black Hills Energy", "kind": "Rebate", "utilities": [ "black-hills-gas" ], "summary": "Prescriptive and custom incentives for business gas-saving equipment, plus new-construction design support.", "amount": "Measure-specific rebates; custom projects require an individual application.", "measures": [ "hvac", "controls", "envelope", "water", "process" ], "eligibility": [ "Use the Colorado commercial natural-gas application for the actual utility account.", "Qualifying equipment includes efficient boilers, furnaces, controls, commercial cooking and insulation.", "New-construction assistance has its own design and project requirements." ], "preapproval": "Contact the program before equipment purchase; obtain custom-project approval before installation.", "source": "https://www.blackhillsenergy.com/efficiency-and-savings/commercial-rebates/colorado-gas-commercial-rebates", "additionalSources": [ "https://blackhillsenergy.com/sites/blackhillsenergy.com/files/2026-01/COG_EE_2026_Commercial_Customer_Rebate_App.pdf" ] }, { "scope": "state", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "window": "Confirm current budget and application terms with the administrator.", "geography": "Colorado", "stacking": "Disclose all other project funding and confirm the combined financing structure in writing.", "id": "ccef-energy-improvement", "name": "CCEF Energy Improvement Loan", "administrator": "Collective Clean Energy Fund", "kind": "Financing", "summary": "Repayable financing to help businesses and property owners close an energy-project funding gap.", "amount": "Published loan size up to $1 million; larger requests considered. Terms up to 15 years, subject to underwriting.", "measures": [ "solar", "storage", "hvac", "ev", "lighting", "controls", "envelope" ], "eligibility": [ "Borrower, collateral and project must meet the lender’s credit requirements.", "Eligible improvements reduce energy costs or emissions or support electrification." ], "preapproval": "Obtain lender approval and signed financing terms before relying on proceeds.", "source": "https://cocleanenergyfund.com/products/commercial-products/commercial-and-industrial/" }, { "scope": "state", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "window": "Confirm current budget and application terms with the administrator.", "geography": "Colorado", "stacking": "Disclose all other project funding and confirm the combined financing structure in writing.", "id": "ccef-incentive-bridge", "name": "CCEF Bridge to Incentive Loan", "administrator": "Collective Clean Energy Fund", "kind": "Financing", "summary": "Short-term financing between project implementation and receipt of a reimbursable incentive.", "amount": "Published up to $500,000 and/or 100% of an incentive; larger requests considered. Terms up to 36 months.", "measures": [ "solar", "storage", "hvac", "ev", "lighting", "controls", "envelope" ], "eligibility": [ "Requires an acceptable grant, rebate or incentive receivable and lender underwriting.", "Reassignment of incentive payments and additional collateral may be required." ], "preapproval": "Confirm the underlying incentive award and obtain lender approval; this loan does not create rebate eligibility.", "source": "https://cocleanenergyfund.com/products/commercial-products/commercial-and-industrial/" }, { "kind": "Rebate", "scope": "utility", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "window": "Subject to available funds and the current utility application.", "stacking": "Disclose other incentives and confirm combined cost caps with the utility.", "id": "colorado-natural-gas", "name": "Colorado Natural Gas commercial and industrial efficiency", "administrator": "Colorado Natural Gas / CLEAResult", "utilities": [ "colorado-natural-gas" ], "geography": "Eligible Colorado Natural Gas business accounts", "summary": "No-cost audit and custom gas-saving incentives for building and industrial improvements.", "amount": "Published custom incentive: $0.80 per therm saved; final savings and award require program review.", "measures": [ "hvac", "controls", "motors", "water", "envelope", "audit", "process" ], "eligibility": [ "An eligible Colorado Natural Gas account and qualifying gas savings are required.", "Potential projects include steam traps, pipe insulation, boiler controls, process equipment and waste-heat recovery.", "Complete the participation agreement, audit, savings review and post-installation inspection." ], "preapproval": "Work with the administrator to reserve incentives before implementing the project.", "source": "https://coloradonaturalgas.com/commercial-efficiency-program" }, { "kind": "Rebate", "scope": "utility", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "verify", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "window": "The live page retains a past 2025 LED deadline alongside its lighting-controls terms. Confirm current-year acceptance before committing.", "stacking": "Disclose other incentives and confirm combined cost caps with the utility.", "id": "lpea-lighting-controls", "name": "La Plata Electric commercial lighting controls", "administrator": "La Plata Electric Association", "utilities": [ "la-plata" ], "geography": "LPEA service territory", "summary": "Incentives for new lighting controls in commercial retrofits and new construction.", "amount": "Published cap: $10,000/member/year and 50% of material costs. Verify the current-year schedule.", "measures": [ "lighting", "controls" ], "eligibility": [ "Small or large commercial LPEA member.", "Replacement of existing lighting controls is excluded.", "Submit invoices, specification sheets, photos and the workbook within 90 days of installation." ], "preapproval": "Ask LPEA to confirm current program year, eligible controls and reservation requirements before purchase.", "source": "https://lpea.coop/commercial-lighting-controls-rebates" }, { "kind": "Rebate", "scope": "utility", "sectors": [ "commercial", "industrial", "multifamily", "nonprofit", "public", "agriculture" ], "status": "available", "reviewed": "2026-09-23", "reviewBy": "2026-10-07", "window": "Subject to available funds and the current utility application.", "stacking": "Disclose other incentives and confirm combined cost caps with the utility.", "id": "lpea-commercial-charging", "name": "La Plata Electric commercial EV charging", "administrator": "La Plata Electric Association", "utilities": [ "la-plata" ], "geography": "LPEA service territory", "summary": "Charging incentives with different requirements for public and private commercial use.", "amount": "Public L2: up to $1,000; qualifying non-public chargers: up to $250. Both capped at 50% of charger plus installation cost.", "measures": [ "ev" ], "eligibility": [ "Public chargers must support the required data and fee collection.", "Non-public/non-fee chargers must avoid charging during 4–9 pm peak hours.", "Non-public applications are due within 90 days of installation using the utility’s specified application." ], "preapproval": "Contact LPEA before any work to confirm eligibility and the correct application route.", "source": "https://lpea.coop/public-or-commercial-ev-charging-station-rebates" } ], "utilities": [ { "id": "xcel", "name": "Xcel Energy / Public Service Company of Colorado", "type": "Investor-owned", "fuel": "both", "url": "https://co.my.xcelenergy.com/", "programIds": [ "xcel-business" ] }, { "id": "black-hills-electric", "name": "Black Hills Energy — Colorado electric", "type": "Investor-owned", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.blackhillsenergy.com/efficiency-and-savings/commercial-rebates/colorado-electric-commercial-rebates", "programIds": [ "black-hills-electric" ] }, { "id": "black-hills-gas", "name": "Black Hills Energy — Colorado gas", "type": "Investor-owned", "fuel": "gas", "url": "https://www.blackhillsenergy.com/", "programIds": [ "black-hills-gas" ] }, { "id": "atmos", "name": "Atmos Energy", "type": "Investor-owned", "fuel": "gas", "url": "https://www.atmosenergy.com/ways-save/colorado-business-and-industrial-smartchoice-energy-efficiency-rebates/", "programIds": [ "atmos-business", "atmos-custom" ] }, { "id": "colorado-natural-gas", "name": "Colorado Natural Gas", "type": "Investor-owned", "fuel": "gas", "url": "https://coloradonaturalgas.com/commercial-efficiency-program", "programIds": [ "colorado-natural-gas" ] }, { "id": "core", "name": "CORE Electric Cooperative (formerly IREA)", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://core.coop/", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "dmea", "name": "Delta-Montrose Electric Association", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.dmea.com/", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "empire", "name": "Empire Electric Association", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.eea.coop/", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "grand-valley", "name": "Grand Valley Power", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.gvp.org/", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "gunnison-county", "name": "Gunnison County Electric Association", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.gcea.coop/", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "highline", "name": "Highline Electric Association", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.hea.coop/", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "holy-cross", "name": "Holy Cross Energy", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.holycross.com/", "programIds": [ "holy-cross-business" ] }, { "id": "kc", "name": "K.C. 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"San Isabel Electric Association", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.siea.com/", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "san-luis", "name": "San Luis Valley REC", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.slvrec.com/", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "san-miguel", "name": "San Miguel Power Association", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.smpa.com/", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "sangre", "name": "Sangre de Cristo Electric Association", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.myelectric.coop/", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "southeast", "name": "Southeast Colorado Power Association", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.secpa.com/", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "united-power", "name": "United Power", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.unitedpower.com/", "programIds": [ "united-power" ] }, { "id": "white-river", "name": "White River Electric 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"haxtun", "name": "Haxtun", "type": "Municipal", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.coloradopublicpower.org/member-munis", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "holly", "name": "Holly", "type": "Municipal", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.coloradopublicpower.org/member-munis", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "holyoke", "name": "Holyoke", "type": "Municipal", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.coloradopublicpower.org/member-munis", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "julesburg", "name": "Julesburg", "type": "Municipal", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.coloradopublicpower.org/member-munis", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "la-junta", "name": "La Junta", "type": "Municipal", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.coloradopublicpower.org/member-munis", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "lamar", "name": "Lamar Light & Power", "type": "Municipal", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.coloradopublicpower.org/member-munis", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "las-animas", "name": "Las Animas", "type": "Municipal", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.coloradopublicpower.org/member-munis", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "longmont", "name": "Longmont Power & Communications", "type": "Municipal", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://efficiencyworks.org/for-your-business-rebates-and-incentives/", "programIds": [ "efficiency-works", "efficiency-works-community" ] }, { "id": "loveland", "name": "Loveland Water & Power", "type": "Municipal", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://efficiencyworks.org/for-your-business-rebates-and-incentives/", "programIds": [ "efficiency-works", "efficiency-works-community" ] }, { "id": "lyons", "name": "Lyons", "type": "Municipal", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.coloradopublicpower.org/member-munis", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "oak-creek", "name": "Oak Creek", "type": "Municipal", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.coloradopublicpower.org/member-munis", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "springfield", "name": "Springfield", "type": "Municipal", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.coloradopublicpower.org/member-munis", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "trinidad", "name": "Trinidad", "type": "Municipal", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.coloradopublicpower.org/member-munis", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "wray", "name": "Wray", "type": "Municipal", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.coloradopublicpower.org/member-munis", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "yuma", "name": "Yuma", "type": "Municipal", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.coloradopublicpower.org/member-munis", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "moon-lake", "name": "Moon Lake Electric Association", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.mleainc.com/", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "high-west", "name": "High West Energy", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.highwest.coop/", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "tri-county", "name": "Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Oklahoma)", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.tcec.coop/", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "wheatland", "name": "Wheatland Electric Cooperative", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://www.weci.net/", "programIds": [] }, { "id": "southwestern", "name": "Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico)", "type": "Cooperative", "fuel": "electric", "url": "https://swec-coop.org/", "programIds": [] } ], "complianceGuides": [ { "id": "colorado", "name": "Building Performance Colorado", "city": "*", "threshold": "Most covered buildings 50,000+ sq ft", "minimum": 50000, "summary": "Annual benchmarking, fees and building-specific performance targets. Confirm coverage and any approved exemption in BEAM.", "deadline": "Annual report and fees: November 1. Review the building’s 2030 pathway and target.", "status": "Benchmarking + performance requirements", "source": "https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/bpc", "notes": "Denver deemed compliance applies to performance targets; it does not remove state annual reporting or fees. Manufacturing uses need coverage review." }, { "id": "denver", "name": "Energize Denver", "city": "Denver", "threshold": "25,000+ sq ft: large-building rules. 5,000–24,999: separate small-building rules.", "minimum": 5000, "summary": "Large buildings benchmark annually and meet assigned efficiency targets; manufacturing, agricultural and industrial (MAI) buildings have specialized pathways.", "deadline": "Large buildings: June 1 reporting; most target years 2028 and 2032, subject to the assigned timeline.", "status": "Benchmarking + performance requirements", "source": "https://www.energizedenver.org/large-buildings-overview", "notes": "Small buildings follow lighting/renewable-energy or approved alternatives, not the large-building annual benchmark. Deadline bands: 20,000–24,999 sq ft in 2026; 15,000–19,999 in 2027; 10,000–14,999 in 2028; 5,000–9,999 in 2029, each December 31." }, { "id": "boulder", "name": "Boulder Building Performance Ordinance", "city": "Boulder", "threshold": "Existing commercial/industrial buildings 20,000+ sq ft; qualifying new buildings 10,000+.", "minimum": 10000, "summary": "Annual energy reporting plus scheduled energy assessments, retro-commissioning, implementation of qualifying measures and lighting upgrades.", "deadline": "Annual reporting: June 1. Efficiency deadlines depend on building cohort.", "status": "Benchmarking + required efficiency actions", "source": "https://bouldercolorado.gov/services/building-performance-ordinance", "notes": "For 20,000–29,999 sq ft buildings, cost-effective retro-commissioning measures are due June 1, 2027. City-owned buildings and large industrial campuses have separate rules. Boulder city requirements are not county-wide." }, { "id": "aspen", "name": "Aspen Building IQ", "city": "Aspen", "threshold": "Commercial 5,000+ sq ft; multifamily 15,000+ sq ft.", "minimum": 5000, "multifamilyMinimum": 15000, "summary": "Annual energy and water benchmarking. The city says Phase 2 performance targets and timelines are still under development.", "deadline": "Annual benchmarking: June 1.", "status": "Benchmarking enacted; BPS under development", "source": "https://aspen.gov/1245/Building-IQ", "notes": "Use the current covered-building list and approved exceptions. Do not treat future BPS targets as an existing retrofit deadline." }, { "id": "fort-collins", "name": "Fort Collins BEWS", "city": "Fort Collins", "threshold": "Most commercial and multifamily buildings 5,000+ sq ft.", "minimum": 5000, "summary": "Building Energy and Water Scoring requires annual reporting. The city launched a new benchmarking/data portal in 2026.", "deadline": "Annual reporting: June 1.", "status": "Benchmarking requirements", "source": "https://www.fortcollins.gov/Services/Utilities/Commercial-Utilities/Building-Energy-and-Water-Scoring-BEWS", "notes": "Industrial and agricultural facilities, multifamily under three stories, row homes and townhomes have exclusions or waiver rules. Confirm the city’s classification; a manufacturing facility should not be automatically labeled covered." }, { "id": "lakewood", "name": "Lakewood Energy Benchmarking", "city": "Lakewood", "threshold": "Commercial, multifamily, public and manufacturing buildings 10,000+ sq ft.", "minimum": 10000, "summary": "Council adopted the benchmarking ordinance February 23, 2026. The first submission covers 2025 energy use; longer-term performance policy is a separate effort.", "deadline": "First reporting deadline: December 31, 2026. Check final rules for subsequent cycles.", "status": "Benchmarking enacted; BPS under development", "source": "https://www.lakewoodtogether.org/benchmarking-and-building-performance", "notes": "Draft rules were open for comment through September 16, 2026. The city explicitly says retrofits and building performance standards are not required as part of this benchmarking program." } ] }