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 Home Energy Rebates
Link: 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.
Xcel Energy Rebates
Link: Xcel Energy 2023-2024 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 Incentives
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.
Federal Incentives
Link: Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
Summary: Qualifying energy efficient improvements to your home can qualify for a tax credit of up to 30% back for the purchase and installation of qualified home efficiency upgrades with an annual cap of $3200. Credits are available for certain energy efficiency improvements such as doors, windows, insulation and air sealing, HVAC, biomass stoves, home energy audits, and electrical components needed to support upgrades. These tax credits can be stacked with Denver, Xcel and state incentives.
Note: These tax credits apply to existing residential homes only. The maximum annual credit can be claimed each year until 2032.
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!