How much you get
Aurora homeowners are on the same Xcel Energy rebate catalog as the rest of the Denver metro: cold-climate and standard heat pumps (ducted and ductless), plus heat pump water heaters. HRV and ERV equipment isn't one of Xcel's funded categories, and the regional DRCOG Power Ahead Colorado rebate that stacks with Xcel's heat pump offer for Front Range homeowners is heat-pump-specific too — it doesn't extend to ventilation equipment.
Aurora's housing stock skews newer and larger than Denver's core neighborhoods, with a lot of forced-air furnace systems in single-family subdivisions. Converting those to heat pumps or tightening them with insulation work creates the same ventilation gap seen elsewhere on the Front Range — just without a rebate covering the fix.
The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) expired December 31, 2025 and never covered HRV or ERV equipment while it was active, so there's no federal credit to fall back on. An HRV or ERV in Aurora is currently a full out-of-pocket cost.
Source: Xcel Energy Colorado residential rebates, UniColorado / DRCOG Power Ahead Colorado, IRS Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C)
Source
UniColorado — DRCOG Power Ahead Colorado heat pump rebate →
Xcel Energy — Colorado residential home rebates →
Installers
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Common questions
Does Xcel Energy offer an HRV or ERV rebate in Aurora?
No. Xcel Energy's residential rebate catalog covers other equipment, but heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) aren't a funded category as of this writing.
What should a Aurora homeowner do instead of waiting for an HRV rebate?
Treat it as a straight equipment-and-install cost, get quotes from a couple of local installers, and fold it into a broader retrofit plan rather than delaying for a rebate that doesn't currently exist. See our general guide to HRV and ERV systems for how the equipment works and what it costs.
Other rebates in Aurora
Ventilation is one piece of a whole-home retrofit. See what else Aurora homeowners can claim:
- Heat Pump Rebates in Aurora
- Insulation Rebates in Aurora
- Solar Rebates in Aurora
- Battery Storage Rebates in Aurora
- Water Heater Rebates in Aurora
- Smart Thermostat Rebates in Aurora
- EV Charger Rebates in Aurora
- Windows & Doors Rebates in Aurora
Next steps
View all Aurora rebate programs → or get matched with local installers through our free quote tool →. Read our general HRV & ERV guide → for how the equipment works, or see all Colorado coverage →.