EECBG Home Energy Upgrade Rebates

EECBG Home Energy Upgrade Rebates is sponsored by Energy Smart Colorado (federal award from Department of Energy). Energy Smart Colorado, through a federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) award, offers weatherization and electrification rebates to qualified households.

EECBG Home Energy Upgrade Rebates - EnergySmart Colorado EECBG Home Energy Upgrade Rebates Energy Smart Colorado Rebates Available in 2026 Energy Smart Colorado is the recipient of a federal award from the Department of Energy, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG).

The EECBG award is enabling Energy Smart Colorado, and local Energy Smart Partners, to offer weatherization and electrification rebates to qualified households. Limited funding is available and rebates are not guaranteed. Up to $2,000 for weatherization (air sealing and insulation) improvements , as recommended by the home energy assessment report.

Following weatherization improvements, up to $2,000 is also available for electrification improvements. Electrification improvements may include a cold climate heat pump, a heat pump water heater or an electrical panel upgrade, if recommended in the assessment report.

Step 1: Determine Household Eligibility To qualify for an EECBG rebate, households shall fall in a community served by an Energy Smart Partner and be the primary residence. Households shall also meet at least one of the eligibility pathways below. Eligibility will be verified by our Energy Smart Partner .

Option A: Income-Based Eligibility Annual h ousehold income falls at or below 150% of Area Median Income (AMI) for the county of residence. Income eligibility is verified using a household’s 1040 tax return, Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).

Option B: Community Priority Participant (CPP) Eligibility A household may also qualify through the Community Priority pathway , regardless of income, if at least one household member meets one of the criteria below .

Deed-restricted homeowner Firefighter, police officer, ski patrol, or other first responder Local government employee Restaurant or retail staff Teacher or school district employee Resident of workforce housing To confirm Community Priority eligibility, applicants may be required to provide one or more of the following: A letter from your employer on organization letterhead stating your current employment A copy of your driver’s license or military id (for Active Military) A copy of the home’s deed restriction or documentation confirming workforce housing Documentation must clearly demonstrate the qualifying employment, service, or housing status.

Step 2: Obtain a Home Energy Assessment A home energy assessment completed through Energy Smart Colorado is required before any work begins . The assessment produces a personalized report with recommended energy efficiency improvements The assessment date is used to verify rebate eligibility timing Projects started before the date of assessment are not eligible for EECBG rebates.

Step 3: Identify Recommended Improvements The specific upgrade for which an EECBG rebate is requested must be explicitly recommended in the home energy assessment report. Qualified improvements include: Insulation (including Walls, Attic, Roof, Floors) Electrification (including Electrical Upgrades, Cold Climate Heat Pumps or Heat Pump Water Heaters) EECBG rebates are limited to air sealing, insulation and electrification improvements.

Cost-effective weatherization or electrification improvements not listed in the assessment report’s recommendations are not eligible. Step 4: Complete Eligible Improvements that Meet Technical Requirements Energy Smart partners can connect households with local contractors to complete energy efficiency improvements. Improvements must meet program technical standards .

Air sealing rebate guidelines: • An Energy Smart home energy assessment is required prior to starting air sealing work • Pre- and post-project blower door testing is required • The project must demonstrate at least a 10% air leakage reduction – or achieve 0. 35 NACH (measured in CFM50) • If blower door results are at or below 0.

35 Natural Air Changes per Hour (NACH) (before or after improvement), you must meet with an Energy Advisor to review ventilation needs and identify existing ventilation in the home Insulation rebate guidelines: • Air sealing must be completed prior to adding insulation, unless the home is already at or below 0.

35 NACH • Insulation improvements must reach the following R-Values: Attic (roof or floor): R-60 Exterior or crawlspace walls: R-19 Floors (over unconditioned space or cantilever floor): R-30 For weatherization measures completed on your own (DIY), the rebate may cover materials purchased for the improvement. You will be asked to submit invoices or receipts for materials purchased.

All electrification improvements must be completed by a qualified contractor. Cold climate heat pump (ductless, ducted, or hydronic) guidelines: • An Energy Smart home energy assessment is required prior to installation • The system must be recommended in the energy assessment report • Weatherization must be completed first, or a blower door test must confirm the home is at or below 0.

35 NACH • Must be rated for cold climates and provide heating down to -5°F or lower (systems rated to -13°F or lower are recommended) • Minimum Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) of 9.

5 • A load calculation is required to properly size the system and account for elevation • Must serve as the primary heat source Heat pump water heater rebate guidelines: • An Energy Smart home energy assessment is required prior to installation • The system must be recommended in the energy assessment report • Weatherization must be completed first, or a blower door test must confirm the home is at or below 0.

35 NACH • Equipment must be ENERGY STAR certified and use heat pump technology Electrical panel upgrade rebate guidelines: • An Energy Smart home energy assessment is required prior to installation • The upgrade must be recommended in the energy assessment report • Weatherization must be completed first, or a blower door test must confirm the home is at or below 0.

35 NACH • The upgrade must be necessary to support installation of a cold climate heat pump or heat pump water heater • The invoice must clearly state the purpose of the electrical upgrade Contractor documentation may be required to verify compliance.

Step 5: Provide Documentation and Paid Receipts To receive an EECBG rebate, applicants must submit: Itemized, paid invoices or receipts Proof of completed work (such as before and after photos) Any applicable specification sheets Estimates and unpaid invoices will not qualify.

General Rebate Requirements To qualify for Energy Smart Colorado rebates, all projects shall meet the following conditions: Rebates are available for existing building retrofits only Rebate applications are completed within 90 days of the date on the paid invoice Applications submitted using Energy Smart Colorado’s online rebate application form Along with a completed rebate application, applicants provide: Proof (photos) of the completed project Electronic copies of paid invoices, receipts, and applicable specification sheets Eligible rebate costs include materials and labor (DIY projects only qualify for reimbursement on material costs) ; permit costs are excluded Energy Smart Colorado and/or its Energy Smart Partner reserves the right to inspect projects after completion is not responsible for acts or omissions of consumers or contractors is not liable for rebates promised due to contractor misrepresentation reserve the right to refuse payment or participation if program rules or procedures are violated Final Review and Approval Meeting all eligibility and documentation requirements does not guarantee a rebate.

Final approval is subject to: Review and verification of submitted materials Compliance with all program rules The first step toward rebates and a more comfortable, energy-efficient home is a home energy assessment . During this visit, a Building Analyst will evaluate your home, identify opportunities for air sealing, insulation, and electrification upgrades, and outline which improvements qualify for incentives in your community.

Schedule Your Energy Assessment Already completed the energy assessment and your project? Congratulations on taking steps toward a more comfortable and efficient home! Once your project is complete, you can apply for the rebate by clicking on the button below.

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