Save Energy and Money with CORE's Rebates
From planning energy-saving projects to providing funding for home improvements, we have you covered.
Our region's residential building sector emitted 247,800 MT CO2 in 2020.
That’s equivalent to consuming nearly 28 million gallons of gasoline. Reducing energy consumption in the built environment can have a significant impact on our work to address climate change.
Residential Building Rebates
Funding for residential building electrification projects is available to community members living in Pitkin County, Garfield County and in the town of Basalt. Click here for projects in Eagle County but outside of Basalt town limits. Rebates are available for existing single-family homes or individual units in a multifamily building.
Energy Efficiency Projects
Rebate Amounts
- 50% of the project cost up to $2,500 for standard participants
- 50% of the project cost up to $5,000 for Community Priority Participants
Fuel Switching Projects
Rebate Amounts
- 50% of the project cost up to $7,500 for standard participants
- 50% of the project cost up to $15,000 for Community Priority Participants
Not sure where to start?
Not a problem; we're here to help! Contact our Energy Concierge at any stage of your building project. Find answers to other frequently asked questions about rebates on our FAQ webpage.
Looking for more funding?
Ready to apply for a residential rebate?
Fill out the residential rebate application and our Energy Concierge team will contact you.
Eligible Energy Efficiency Projects
Space Heating
- Replacing electric baseboard heating with a heat pump
Control Systems
- Programmable thermostat
- Outdoor temperature reset
- Variable speed motor/pump
- Building management system
- Recommissioning
Insulation and Air Sealing
- Roofs
- Attics
- Walls
- Floors
- Crawlspaces
- Pipes
- Ducts
Design Assistance and Commissioning
Pre-approval is required
- Major renovations or new construction
- Energy modeling
- Engineering design peer review
Eligible Fuel Switching Projects
Space Heating, Water Heating, Snowmelt, and Ventilation
Replacing a fossil fuel system with:
- A heat pump for space heating, water heating, or snowmelt.
- A heat-recovery or heat pump ventilation system.
Design costs and electrical capacity upgrade costs associated with a completed heat pump project will be included in the project cost used to determine the rebate.
New Construction
Rebates can be requested once final construction design documents ("100% CD's") are provided.
- All-electric individual homes without natural gas lines, which use heat pump technology for space and water heating and heat recovery technology for fresh air ventilation.
If the building code prohibits natural gas, then no rebates will be provided.
Custom Rebates
Custom rebates are considered for projects that do not fall within the other project types but produce significant energy savings.
Energy Spotlight:
Hilleke Family - Woody Creek
With the help of a $50,000 grant from CORE, the Hilleke family completed their all-electric home construction in Woody Creek. Bonus points - Their home has a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rating of nine!
Apply for Residential Rebates
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