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Colorado Springs Utilities Residential Rebates

Rebate amount

$50 - $3,000

Your qualifying range

$1,500 – $1,500

Paid per measure as a utility-account credit; program-year deadline 2027-01-31. Heat pumps (retrofit only; limit 2 per service address every 3 years; AHRI certificate + PPRBD permit; ENERGY STAR or NEEP cold-climate certified): $1,500 under 3 tons; $3,000 for cold-climate systems 3 tons and over (mini-splits counted by outdoor units); $3,000 air-to-water. Water heating: heat pump water heater $750; natural gas storage water heater $300. Gas heating (retrofit only, limit 2 per address per 3 years combined): condensing furnace $900; boiler $1,200 (combo furnace/water-heater amount). Insulation and air sealing: 40% of cost, up to $1,250 each for attic, wall, and crawl space ($3,750 max; attic requires bypass air sealing, R-49 target). Smart thermostat: $50 (ENERGY STAR, retrofit, limit 2 per address per 3 years). Ultra-high-efficiency toilet: $100 residential (0.8 GPF or less, up to 3 per address per 3 years); $150 flushometer for business.

Colorado Springs Utilities rebates across heat pumps, water heaters, gas heating, insulation, smart thermostats, and water fixtures — up to $3,000 for cold-climate heat pumps, credited to the utility account.

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Guidance

This program offers a $1,500 electric bill credit for installing a qualifying ENERGY STAR certified air source heat pump (under 3 tons). It is available for retrofit installations only and requires a control system configured for backup heat.

Homeowner Tasks

Confirm active electric service with Colorado Springs Utilities
Since the rebate is issued as an electric bill credit, you must have an active residential electric account.
Sign the rebate application
Review and sign the completed application form before it is submitted.

Contractor Tasks

Install a qualifying ENERGY STAR certified heat pump
The installed heat pump must be an ENERGY STAR certified unit with a capacity of under 3 tons.
Configure a backup heat control system
Ensure a control system is in place and programmed to switch to backup heat at a defined switchover temperature.
Provide a detailed invoice
Provide a final invoice showing the installation details, equipment information, and costs.
Submit the application and documentation
Email the completed application and invoice to products@csu.org or mail to the Colorado Springs Utilities Efficiency Rebates PO Box.

All claims must be submitted before the claim deadline on January 31, 2027.

This rebate applies strictly to retrofit installations. New construction projects are not eligible.

The rebate is fulfilled as a credit on the customer's utility bill rather than a direct check.

Qualification

Energy Star certified equipment
AHRI matched pair
Permit required

Not required: income-qualified · has income-qualified portion · pre-approval required · contractor enrollment required · fuel switching required

Paid to:Customer

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Important Dates

Claim deadline:: January 31, 2027

How to Submit

Submit the rebate application to Colorado Springs Utilities with the itemized invoice and required documentation (AHRI certificate and PPRBD permit number for heat pumps). Incentives are issued as a credit to the customer's utility account and take approximately eight weeks to process. Current program-year applications are due by January 31, 2027.

Program Resources

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Program Page

products@csu.org