On Heat Pumps, Colorado Hits The Ground Running

Colorado is rapidly advancing its heat pump adoption through a newly launched home energy rebate program aimed at boosting energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. Starting November 13, 2025, the Colorado Energy Office began offering rebates of up to $14,000 for heat pumps and other energy efficiency upgrades in existing single-family homes, with eligibility and rebate amounts varying by household income. The program also extends rebates to small multi-family buildings, mobile homes, factory-built homes, and larger multi-family residences. These rebates help offset the high upfront costs of installing heat pump HVAC systems, which are significantly more efficient and cost-effective for heating and cooling compared to traditional electric baseboard heaters or oil heat. In addition to the rebate program, Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) is supporting innovation in home decarbonization through competitive grants to startups like Zero Homes. This company has developed an app-based tool that helps homeowners estimate the costs and savings of switching to clean, all-electric systems such as heat