Energy efficiency & electrification rebates

We’re proud to offer a variety of energy efficiency and smart electrification rebates to help our members invest in high-efficiency equipment for their home or business. By helping our members with some of the upfront cost of these sometimes costly upgrades, these incentives reduce the co-op’s overall energy consumption, lower participants’ energy costs, and encourage members to choose electric options over natural gas, propane, or other fossil fuel alternatives. And all this helps our cooperative reach our goal of providing 100% clean energy to our members by 2030.

Rebates are available to HCE members in good standing. Equipment must be installed in HCE service territory and be in working order.  Invoices must be dated within 90 days of applying for rebate.

2024 Rebate Amounts

  • Applications received after January 1, 2024 will qualify for following 2024 rebate amounts.
  • Invoices must be dated within 90 days of rebate application.

2024 Income-Qualified Residential Rebates

50% of total project cost for any qualifying project up to $7,500/year

Maximum rebate of $7,500/year per account, per member.

2024 Residential Rebates

25% of total project cost for any qualifying project up to $3,000/year

Maximum rebate of $3,000/year per account and $10,000/year per member

2024 Commercial & Multifamily rebates

25% of total project cost for any qualifying project up to $7,500/project

Maximum rebate of $7,500 per project and $30,000/year per development.

*Multifamily projects must include 4 or more units.

Cold climate heat pumps for heating & cooling

Air, water, or ground source

Ducted heat pumps must have: 

Ductless mini-split heat pumps must have:

Other requirements:

  • Outside unit must be elevated at least 12 inches off the ground to defrost properly
  • Garfield County (Climate Zone 5) = Heat pump rated to 5°F minimum
  • Eagle County (Climate Zone 6), Gunnison and Pitkin Counties (Climate Zone 7) = Heat pump rated to -5°F or colder minimum

Recommended:

  • Load calculation to right size heat pump system and derate for high elevation

Federal Tax Credit Requirements may vary:

Building envelope: air sealing

Building envelope: insulation

  • Electrically-heated buildings only
  • Air sealing must be completed prior to adding insulation unless Natural Air Changes per Hour (NACH) is 0.35 or lower.
  • Pre- and post-blower door assessment required – sign up at: https://energysmartcolorado.org/for-your-home/
  • Insulation project must meet 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IEEC) requirements
  • Attic, crawlspace, and exterior walls qualify for rebate

Building envelope: multifamily (4 or more units)

  • Electrically-heated complexes only
  • Entire building must be air sealed and/or insulated
  • Pre- and post-blower door assessment required on one unit per building – sing up at:
    https://energysmartcolorado.org/for-your-home/
  • Air leakage must be reduced by 10% or more as measured in CFM50 by blower door test
  • Insulation project must meet 2018 IEEC requirements
  • Attic, crawlspace, and exterior walls qualify for rebate

Heat pump dryers

Heat pump (hybrid) water heaters

Heat tape timers

  • Timer must be hardwired.
  • Recommended: run heat tape from 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Induction cooktops/ranges

Pool & spa pumps

  • Replace single speed pump with variable speed drive (VSD)

Smart (wifi-enabled) or programmable thermostats

  • Electrically-heated buildings only
  • Line voltage required
  • Check compatibility on manufacturer’s website before purchasing

Additional rebates for commercial & multifamily projects

LED Lighting – Commercial or Multifamily Only
  • Replace non-LED bulbs with qualifying LED fixtures or bulbs
  • Minimum of 30% wattage reduction required
  • All fixtures or LED bulbs must be Energy Star rated or Design Lights Consortium (DLC) certified
Lighting Controls – Commercial or Multifamily Only
  • Networked lighting controls (NLC) with wireless networked integrated sensors only
  • Control schedule submitted with rebate application
Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) or Variable Speed Motor
  • Replace any single speed motor with EC/variable speed motor
  • Applications include heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
  • Replace single speed motor/pump with VFD
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) – Commercial or Multifamily Only
  • Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 10+
  • Coefficient of Performance (COP) of 2+
  • VRF must be used as primary heating and/or cooling source

E-bike rebates

Rebate amount: $50 per e-bike

  • E-bike must be new; no rebate for resale or converting bike to e-bike
  • E-bike must offset vehicle miles
  • Limit of 2 e-bike rebates per household lifetime
  • Custom rebate may be available for alternative electric transportation

Electric vehicle charger rebates

Residential

Commercial

E-lawn care

Rebate amount: 25% of the cost of the e-lawn care product up to the maximum amount listed below

  • Electric mowers (push or riding) and snow blowers — $150
  • Electric chainsaws — $100
  • Electric trimmers, pruners, leaf blowers and power washers — $50/each

Criteria:

  • New equipment only
  • Battery or corded electric equipment only
  • Minimum purchase price of $50
  • No resales allowed

Maximum lifetime e-lawn care rebate of $300 per member.

New Construction
Residential
Rebates

25% of total cost for any qualified equipment:

• Cold climate heat pump
• Heat pump water heater
• Heat pump dryer
• Induction range/cooktop

$15,000/new home

New Construction
Commercial & Multifamily
Rebates

25% of total cost for any qualified equipment:

• Cold climate heat pump
• Heat pump water heater
• Heat pump dryer
• Induction range/cooktop
• Smart Electric Panel (starting in 2024)

$30,000/new building

No gas line installed.

$250,000 max rebate per development, starting in 2024.

Custom rebates may be available – contact rebates@holycross.com

 

Verification for 2024 Holy Cross Energy Income-Qualified Rebates

To qualify for our 2024 Income-Qualified Residential rebates, your household income must fall under 150% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for your county:

Garfield County

Household Size* 150% AMI**
1 $104,200
2 $119,050
3 $133,950
4 $148,800
5 $160,750
6 $172,650
7 $184,550
8 $196,450

Pitkin County

Household Size* 150% AMI**
1 $120,050
2 $137,200
3 $154,350
4 $171,450
5 $185,200
6 $198,900
7 $212,600
8 $226,350

Eagle River Valley

Household Size* 150% AMI**
1 $124,250
2 $142,000
3 $159,750
4 $177,450
5 $191,650
6 $205,850
7 $220,050
8 $234,250

For Income-Qualified rebates, our local Energy Partners will verify your income after you submit our rebate application form.

To qualify, all income earners in your household must provide our non-profit partners in their area with the most relevant filed tax return(s), three most recent paystubs, or proof of participation in another income-based program (like: SNAP, LEAP, TANF, SSI, AND).

Depending on where you live, you may also qualify for additional rebates through our local Energy Partner organizations. Visit their websites to learn more:

Pitkin County & Roaring Fork Valley Portion of Eagle County

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