What Colorado Springs homeowners can claim
Amounts below reflect the most recently confirmed Colorado Springs Utilities figures, plus statewide Colorado Energy Office programs. All amounts are in US dollars. Programs marked "confirm status" don't have a single published current amount — call the program directly before assuming a figure is live.
🔥 Heat Pump
Colorado Springs Utilities offers a $1,500 electric bill credit for customers approved for a rebate on a heat pump under three tons, effective January 1, 2026, plus separate rebates for larger systems and heat pump water heaters. Confirm your system's tonnage and current amount with CSU before buying. Colorado Springs Utilities — HVAC & heat pump rebates → Colorado Dept. of Revenue — DR 1322 Heat Pump Tax Credit →
🟫 Insulation & Air Sealing
Colorado Springs Utilities offers home weatherization rebates as part of its residential efficiency programs; current dollar amounts aren't published in a single place, so confirm with CSU ([email protected]) before you commit. Colorado Springs Utilities — HVAC & heat pump rebates →
☀️ Solar
Colorado Springs Utilities runs its own net-metering and interconnection rules rather than Xcel's Solar Rewards program. Ask about a current solar rebate or net-metering credit directly — the federal 30% solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired for installations after December 31, 2025, under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, so no federal credit applies to new 2026 installs. ENERGY STAR — federal tax credit status →
🔌 Battery Storage
No confirmed municipal-utility battery rebate as of this writing. Colorado's Innovative Energy Storage Tax Credit still applies statewide: a 10% state income tax credit on qualifying battery storage systems, regardless of utility. Colorado Dept. of Revenue — DR 1322 Heat Pump Tax Credit →
💧 Water Heater
Colorado Springs Utilities lists heat pump water heater rebates alongside its HVAC program; confirm the current dollar amount with CSU directly. Colorado Springs Utilities — HVAC & heat pump rebates →
🌡️ Smart Thermostat
Colorado Springs Utilities does not publish a standalone smart thermostat rebate as clearly as Xcel Energy's front-range program. Ask about smart thermostat offers when you enroll in a home energy assessment. Colorado Springs Utilities — HVAC & heat pump rebates →
🚘 EV Charger
No confirmed Colorado Springs Utilities home EV charger rebate as of this writing. Check with your utility directly, and ask your electrician about any current state or federal incentives for charger hardware and installation.
🟩 Windows & Doors
Neither Xcel Energy nor your city utility publishes a windows/doors rebate as of this writing, and the federal 25C tax credit that used to cover ENERGY STAR windows and doors expired for installs after December 31, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Ask your utility directly in case a new program has opened since this was published. ENERGY STAR — federal tax credit status →
How to claim it
- Confirm the current Colorado Springs Utilities rebate amount and that funding is still open
- Get quotes from local licensed contractors
- Work is installed by a qualified contractor
- Submit the utility rebate application, typically within 60–90 days of installation
- If a contractor is registered with the Colorado Energy Office, they claim the $1,000 state heat pump tax credit on your behalf at point of sale
Sources
- Colorado Springs Utilities — HVAC & heat pump rebates
- Colorado Dept. of Revenue — DR 1322 Heat Pump Tax Credit
- ENERGY STAR — federal tax credit status
- Colorado Energy Office — Home Energy Rebates (HEAR/HOMES) status
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Renting or living in a condo? Here's what actually applies to you
If you rent
Utility rebates go to whoever owns the equipment — usually your landlord. Ask your landlord about a free home energy audit through Colorado Springs Utilities, which can come with a no-cost smart thermostat. Point them to this page if they want to pursue the bigger upgrades.
If you own a condo unit
In-unit upgrades you control — a heat pump water heater, an in-suite mini-split — can qualify for the rebates above, usually with your association's sign-off for anything touching shared walls or exterior equipment. Get that approval in writing before your contractor applies.
Next steps
View all Colorado rebate programs → or read our heat pump buyer's guide →