Aurora sits in Xcel Energy's Colorado service territory, so the appliance rebate math is the same flat structure Xcel runs statewide: $30 for an ENERGY STAR clothes washer, dryer, or refrigerator (7.75 cu ft or larger), with a second $60 available if you route the old appliance through Xcel's own recycling pickup rather than the trash. That second check is the one people skip, it requires booking directly with Xcel, and it won't show up automatically just because you bought a qualifying model.
A lot of Aurora's housing stock east of Chambers Rd. and out toward Tollgate Crossing is newer construction with standard 240V dryer outlets already run to an exterior wall, which actually makes a heat pump dryer a slightly less obvious win here than in an older basement-laundry neighborhood, you won't be solving a venting problem, just cutting electricity use roughly in half. Worth doing if you're replacing anyway, less urgent if your current dryer still works fine.
Where Aurora households tend to see the bigger payoff is the kitchen: an induction range pairs the $30 rebate with genuinely faster cooking and a cooler cooktop surface, which matters in homes with young kids. You'll need magnetic cookware, a quick magnet test on your current pots tells you whether you're buying new cookware alongside the range. Browse induction ranges at Home Depot → or induction cooktops →
Like the rest of Xcel's territory, stacking an appliance swap with two or more other upgrades (insulation, a smart thermostat) inside a two-year window unlocks a 25% bonus across the board under Xcel's Whole Home Efficiency Program, it's not automatic, you have to apply for it as a bundle. Browse heat pump dryers →
How to claim it
- Buy your ENERGY STAR appliance from any retailer, Aurora has a Home Depot on S. Chambers Rd. and a Best Buy near the Town Center at Aurora mall carrying qualified models
- Book Xcel's recycling pickup for the old unit if you want the extra $60; the city's own bulk trash pickup does not qualify for this bonus
- File the rebate application online with your dated receipt inside Xcel's filing window
Appliance installers in Aurora
Real companies, pulled from their current Google reviews. We're not paid to list anyone here. These are heating/cooling contractors, for appliance purchases themselves, buy from any retailer, but they're a good call if a new induction range or heat pump dryer needs an electrical or venting change.
Common questions
Is Aurora's appliance rebate different from Denver's?
No, both cities are served by Xcel Energy under one statewide Colorado rebate schedule, so the dollar amounts are identical. What differs is which retailers and appliance recyclers are convenient to each city.
Does Aurora run its own appliance program on top of Xcel's?
Not currently. The city doesn't layer a separate municipal rebate on top of Xcel's program, so Xcel's $30–$90 structure is the whole picture for Aurora homeowners.
What if my old appliance still works, should I replace it early for the rebate?
Generally no. A $30–$90 rebate rarely offsets the cost of replacing a working appliance ahead of schedule; it makes more financial sense when you're already replacing a broken or aging unit.
Your utility: Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy handles both electricity and the appliance rebate for Aurora, and it's the utility to call if a new induction range or heat pump dryer install runs into a panel capacity question. Check Xcel's Colorado rebate page →, the , and before disposing of your old appliance.
Next steps
View all Aurora rebate programs → or check Xcel Energy's official rebate page → for the current source of truth.
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