EV charger, battery & panel rebates in Colorado
Quick answer
Homeowners in Colorado can currently claim 9 verified state and utility incentives for EV charging, home batteries, panel upgrades and solar, plus the federal Home Energy Rebates. Every program below was checked against its own official page and links straight to the application.Colorado state and utility programs
These 9 programs were confirmed against the program's own official page in July 2026. Programs we found that had closed, run out of funding, or could not be confirmed on an official source are deliberately not listed.
Colorado Home Energy Rebates (HEAR)
Colorado households at or below 150% of county Area Median Income, outside the Front Range
CLOSED on the Front Range: Denver, Boulder, Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, Weld and neighbours were cut off in April 2026. The rest of the state is taking applications only until August 1, 2026, or sooner if funding is reserved.
Xcel Renewable Battery Connect
Xcel Energy Colorado customers with a solar-charged Tesla Powerwall or Enphase battery
You let Xcel draw on the battery during peak events. The 2026 budget reopened in May and was still almost fully available in July, so this is unusually safe to count on.
Xcel EV Charger and Wiring Rebate (Colorado)
Xcel Energy Colorado customers enrolled in a qualifying EV charging program
A licensed electrician is required, do-it-yourself wiring does not qualify. Enrolling in Optimize Your Charge also earns a $50 annual credit.
Holy Cross Energy Power+FLEX
Holy Cross Energy members with an installed Tesla, Enphase, FranklinWH or Savant battery
The largest battery incentive in this catalog. Battery must be under 5 years old with a completed interconnection agreement. Your enrolled capacity cannot be changed later.
Holy Cross Energy Smart Panel Rebate
Holy Cross Energy members installing a smart panel or whole-home energy management system
Aimed at avoiding a full panel upgrade when adding big loads like an EV charger. Annual cap of $5,000 per member.
Holy Cross Energy Charge at Home
Holy Cross Energy members who own or lease an EV, up to two chargers
Covers Emporia, ChargePoint and Wallbox units. You still pay installation, and you join the flexibility tariff that can briefly delay charging at peak.
Fort Collins Solar and Battery Storage Incentives
Fort Collins Utilities residential customers
Solar pays $300 per kW up to $1,500. Fort Collins also offers the Epic Loan of up to $50,000 to finance the work.
United Power EV Wiring and Panel Rebates
United Power members installing Level 2 charging at a permanent residence
The higher wiring tier requires United EV enrollment. Apply within 90 days of installation. Panel rebates run through June 30, 2027.
Poudre Valley REA DrivEV Rewards
PVREA members on a non-time-of-use rate with a compatible EV or charger
Covers equipment and the electrical work. Reward charging runs midnight to 3pm Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday. Apply within 90 days.
Federal programs
Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (IRA HEAR)
Income-qualified households, administered state by state
Availability varies by state: some programs are live, others are launching in 2026 or fully reserved. Check your state energy office.
The federal tax credits ended
The 25D clean energy credit and 25C home improvement credit ended after December 31, 2025, and the 30C EV charger credit ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. Many contractor and comparison sites still advertise a “30% federal credit” that no longer exists. State and utility programs are where the money is now.
Getting the rebate right in Colorado
- Check eligibility before you buy equipment
- Some programs require approval before work starts
- Most require a licensed electrician's invoice
- Utility programs often need a specific rate plan
- Funding is usually first come, first served
- Keep every invoice, photo and permit
The single most common way homeowners in Colorado lose a rebate is starting the work before the program approves it. Several utility programs void the incentive if equipment is purchased or installed first. We confirm the sequence with you before anything is ordered.
Frequently asked questions
Xcel EV Charger and Wiring Rebate (Colorado) (Up to $500, $800 in an impacted community, $2,300 if income-qualified); Holy Cross Energy Charge at Home (Up to $549, effectively a free charger); United Power EV Wiring and Panel Rebates (Up to $1,000 for wiring, plus $500 for a panel upgrade); Poudre Valley REA DrivEV Rewards (50% up to $1,000, plus $50 to join and $84 a year). Amounts and eligibility are set by each program and change over time, so confirm on the official page before you buy.
No. The One Big Beautiful Bill ended the residential federal clean-energy tax credits: the 25D Residential Clean Energy Credit and the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit ended after Dec 31, 2025, and the 30C EV charger credit ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. The IRA Home Energy Rebates are separately funded and still rolling out state by state, so that program remains. Any site still advertising a 30% federal credit is out of date.
Use the Savings Finder. Enter your address and it identifies your state and your serving electric utility, then shows the programs that match the project you are planning. Utility programs are the largest remaining source of money now that the federal credits have ended, and they differ street by street.
We tell you which programs you qualify for and link you to each official application. Many utility programs require the work to be done by a licensed electrician, and some require approval before installation begins, which is the most common reason homeowners lose a rebate. Book a free consultation and we will confirm the sequence for your project before any work starts.
See what applies to your exact address
Colorado programs depend on which utility serves you. The Savings Finder identifies your provider from your address and filters to the programs that match your project.
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