Energy Efficiency and Electrification Resource Guide

Alpine Building Performance is your trusted and unbiased resource for home efficiency and electrification. Navigating home performance improvements and rebates can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. That’s why we have put together this energy efficiency and electrification resource guide to help you understand the incentives available to you for home performance and electrification upgrades. Read below to learn more and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Disclaimer: While we strive to keep this resource guide accurate and up to date, incentives are subject to change and can vary based on eligibility factors such as income. Alpine Building Performance, LLC does advise consulting with your tax professional before making incentive driven capital improvements on your property.

Denver, Colorado Home Energy Rebates. — **Denver Home Energy Rebates**

**Link:** ***Denver Registered Contractor List***
**Summary**: These rebates are available to owners of residential properties in Denver. Rebates are available for qualifying air source heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, solar, battery storage and electric wiring and panel upgrades. These are instant rebates applied by the qualified contractor at the time of work and can be stacked with Xcel, Colorado and Federal incentives.
**Note**: Must use registered contractors. Rebate applied on qualified contractors invoice. Rebate requires pre-approval before work begins.

Denver, Colorado Xcel Energy Rebates for residents and homeowners. — **Xcel Energy Rebates**

**Link:** ***Xcel Energy 2025-2026 Residential Rebate Summary Sheet***
**Link:** ***Xcel Registered Contractors List***
**Summary**: These rebates are available to residential customers of Xcel Energy Colorado. Rebates are available for qualifying high efficiency HVAC, water heating and insulation upgrades. These rebates can be stacked with Denver, state and federal incentives.
**Note**: Must use a registered Xcel Energy trade partner. Must be an Xcel gas and electric customer. Certain conditions must apply for eligibility.

Colorado Energy Office Tax Incentives for Homeowners. — **Colorado Incentives**

Link: *Colorado Energy Office*
**Link:** **Colorado Incentives Calculator**
**Link:** ***Colorado Registered Contractors List***
**Summary**: The Colorado Energy Office is currently developing the Home Energy Rebate programs established in the IRA (Inflation Reduction Act). Currently there are heat pump tax credits available. These tax credits can be stacked with Denver, Xcel and Federal incentives.
**Note**: Additional rebate programs through the Colorado Energy Office will be announced later in 2024. Eligible equipment must be installed by a registered contractor. The tax credit is split between the contractor and is applied as a discount to the customer.

Additional Helpful Links

DSIRE - Colorado

Equipment Financing

Energy Smart Colorado - State Incentives

Utility Limitation Note: This resources guide only covers utility incentives from Xcel Energy and pertaining to Xcel Energy customers. For information on other utility provider incentives, please refer directly to the utility or utilize the LoveElectric or DSIRE website.

Municipality Limitation Note: This resources guide only covers municipal incentives for the City and County of Denver and Boulder. For information on other municipal incentives, please refer directly to your municipality.

If you need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out at
720-612-1469 or admin@alpinebuildingperformance.com. We look forward to working with you!