Home Energy rebates are available for owners of single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes in Englewood. Take a deep dive into the rebates on their website here.

The rebates act as an instant reduction in cost for homeowners - the contractor you work with will deduct the rebate upfront from the project's cost. No need to pay full price and wait for a reimbursement later! Note that all rebates require pre-approval before the work begins. You may also be able to stack rebates with tax incentives and other rebates from Xcel Energy, the State and Federal government, and the Inflation Reduction Act.

*The charger installed must be a Level 2 ENERGY STAR Certified Electric Vehicle Charger, or a Ford Charge Station Pro.

**Charger must be able to charge an electric car battery from the power grid and also be able to send stored power from the car battery back to the grid.

***Electric Service Upgrade: If you’re applying for a rebate, your home electrical panel may need an upgrade to support the extra electrical load. This add-on rebate helps cover the cost of an electrical upgrade, including a new panel, associated wiring, or a new circuit required to install new equipment.  

• Up to $2,000 is available to applicants applying for another rebate through the Climate Action Rebate program.
• You can work with any of our registered contractors to install this equipment. 
• For EV Charger Wiring Applications, only main service panel upgrades are eligible for this add on

 To meet the “Income-Qualified” requirement, you must have a gross household income below:

• 60% of the state of Colorado's median income, Or
• 200% of the relevant federal poverty level, Or
• 80% of area median income (varies by county; see examples below. For a full Area Median Income table, click here:

The Energy Efficient Englewood Program, (or E3), Offers grants to low- and moderate-income Englewood homeowners for energy efficiency related projects. The grants are up to a maximum of $8,000 per household for energy efficiency upgrades as determined by an energy audit.

Program details:

• Free* energy audit
• 20% match required
• Income eligibility covers 80% of Arapahoe County Median Income Limits
• Not eligible to renters
• Some projects include: insulation, exterior doors, double-pane thermal windows, water heaters (including tankless), 93% or higher efficiency furnaces
• Provides services such as: replacing exterior windows, doors, sliding or patio doors; repairing or replacing air conditioners or swamp coolers.
• Provides funding to accomplish energy needs.

*Audit is free of charge, but the implementation of desired energy efficiency projects is not free, cost varies*

Income Eligibility (as of 2024): 80% of Arapahoe County AMI (US – HUD).

Learn More About E3 and Other Arapahoe County Energy Efficiency Programs Here

View and Apply for Englewood Home Repair & Improvement Grants Here

Colorado Heat Pump Tax Credits

2024 Heat Pump Tax Credit and Minimum Customer Discount Amounts

The 25C Tax Credit (previously named “Nonbusiness Energy Property” credit) has been renamed the “Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit.” For improvements made after January 1, 2023, households may qualify for a $1,200 annual tax credit (replacing the previous $500 lifetime limit), up to a cap of $600 per measure (with exceptions noted below.) The tax credit may be equal to 30% of the costs for all eligible home improvements made each year. So, you can spread out your home improvement projects over multiple years and apply up to $1,200 in annual tax credits. Claimed on an individual’s tax return when filing the year after improvements are made, eligible measures include:

• Energy Audits (up to $150 credit)
• Air Sealing and Insulation
• Heat Pumps (up to $2,000 credit)
• Heat Pump Water Heaters (up to $2,000 credit)
• Electric Panel Upgrades
• Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems
• Energy-Efficient Windows and Doors ($500 total for all exterior doors)

Some installations must meet certain efficiency criteria, like an Energy Star ratings, which varies by item.

This article from BPA provides additional guidance on the federal tax credit requirements.

The IRA’s Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit offers incentives of up to 30% off the cost of a wide variety of electric appliances and other improvements, subject to certain limits.

• Beginning with any purchases made this year, homeowners can receive up to $2,000 off the cost of an electric heat pump and up to $1,000 off the cost of an EV charger. A wide range of energy efficiency upgrades, including the installation of new HVAC equipment, insulation materials, and even windows and doors, are also eligible for a 30% tax credit, though the total amount of the credit is capped at $1,200 per year.
• These programs will remain in effect until 2032. More information about eligibility is available on the Department of Energy’s website.

Colorado’s sales-tax exemption and 10% tax credit for heat pumps, for example, adds up to an additional 12.9% discount for residents.

The Residential Clean Energy Credit covers 30% of the cost rooftop solar panels, solar water heaters, geothermal power and battery storage. And unlike other IRA credits, it can be carried forward into multiple tax years, meaning if the amount of the credit exceeds a filer’s total federal taxes owed in a given year, the remainder can be applied to reduce future tax bills.

If your home hasn’t received an energy audit, that’s an excellent place to start. An energy audit will help you identify the most effective steps you can take to improve energy efficiency and comfort in your home. To see a list of energy efficiency programs offered to Englewood residents, as well as resources for how to finances your energy projects, visit the Residential Energy Efficiency Programs webpage here.

Additionally, consult free coaches for certain items such as home electric vehicle charging coaches via Drive Electric Colorado.