Residential, Commercial and Multifamily Rebates
Energy Smart Colorado (ESC) provides rebates to help Eagle County residents improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Rebate funds are provided by Eagle County Government and administered by Walking Mountains.
*ESC rebates are calculated up to 25% of the total project cost, up to the maximum rebate listed for each measure (details below).
*Projects must be completed and equipment operational before applying. Invoices must be dated within 90 days of the rebate application. See the full list of rules below.
Available Annual Rebates
*Additional rebates may apply for Town of Vail, Town of Avon, Minturn, Town of Eagle and Edwards Metro District residents (see below).
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Project Type Click for more info |
Max Rebate | Building Type |
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Induction cooktop or range Cooktop or range with induction technology |
Up to $500/unit | Residential |
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Dryer: Heat Pump Only Energy-Star certified dryer with heat pump technology |
Up to $500/unit | Residential |
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Cold Climate Heat Pump Includes (ducted or ductless) air source, ground source, air to water, and split-hydronic systems |
Up to $1,000/project | Residential |
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Building Envelope: Air Sealing Requires pre- and post-blower door testing (included with required ESC Home Energy Assessment). |
Up to $1,000project (residential) Up to $2,500/project (commercial & multifamily) |
Residential, Commercial, Multifamily |
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Building Envelope: Insulation Improvement Requires pre- and post-blower door testing (included with required ESC Home Energy Assessment). |
Up to $1,000project (residential) Up to $2,500/project (commercial & multifamily) |
Residential, Comercial, Multifamily |
| Radon Mitigation | Up to $1,000/project | Residential, Commercial, Multifamily |
| Solar PV | Up to $1,000/project | Residential, Commercial, Multifamily |
| Battery Storage | Up to $1,000/project | Residential, Commercial, Multifamily |
| Balanced Ventilation (ERV/HRV) | Up to $1,000/project | Residential, Commercial, Multifamily |
| Smart Electric Control Rebates | Up to $1,000/project | Residential |
| Smart Panel/Energy Management System | Up to $500/unit | Residential |
| Plug Sharing Device | Up to $200/unit | Residential |
| Smart Breaker, Load Controller, or Scheduling Device | Up to $200/device | Residential |
| Smart Thermostats | Up to $25/thermostat | Residential |
| LED Lighting Upgrades | Up to $2,500/project | Commercial, Multifamily |
| Pumps or Motor Replacements | Up to $2,500/project | Commercial, Multifamily |
| Refrigeration & Cooking Efficiency Upgrade | Up to $2,500/project | Commercial, Multifamily |
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Smart Controls: Heat Tape Timers, Commercial BAS for lighting and HVAC |
Up to $2,500/project | Commercial, Multifamily |
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Light Energy Retrofit HVAC Upgrades |
Up to $2,500/project | Commercial, Multifamily |
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Deep Energy Retrofit Water Heating Upgrades |
Up to $3,500/project | Commercial, Multifamily |
Specific rebate details shown above are annual max amounts per household (which may go towards one or more projects until max is reached). All rebate rules listed at the top of this page apply. Each measure has specific requirements to qualify, please talk with an Energy Coach at Walking Mountains before starting your project.
Location Specific Rebates
| Measures | Location | Max Rebate |
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E-Lawn Care For new battery or corded electric equipment, including: electric mowers (push or riding), electric snow blowers, electric chainsaws, electric trimmers, electric pruners, electric leaf blowers, or electric power washers *No energy assessment required |
Vail, Minturn, Avon, Edwards Metro, Eagle | Up to $300 |
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Duct Sealing For sealing all leaks and connections with mastic, metal tape, or an aerosol-based sealant; before and after CFM25 measurements for ducts required; insulate ducts to minimum R-6 in unconditioned spaces |
Vail Only | Up to $500 |
| Electric Vehicle Purchase For the purchase or lease of a new or used electric vehicle or plug-in EV | Vail, Minturn, Avon, Edwards Metro, Eagle | Up to $1,000 |
| EV Charger Installation For installing an EV Charger; if located in a common space, must be a 2-port charger, level II or III, available to building occupants. *Avon: only available to multifamily properties | Vail, Minturn, Avon, Edwards Metro, Eagle | Up to $1,000 |
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Battery StorageFor installing storage that is connected to the electricity grid;
must enroll in Holy Cross Energy’s Time of Use Rate
OR Power+ Flex *Power+ not eligible for rebate |
Vail, Minturn, Avon, Edwards Metro, Eagle | Up to $1,000 |
| Windows/Door Replacement For new windows and/or doors; windows must have a U-Factor of ≤0.30; storm windows must be ENERGY STAR; Doors must have U-Factor of ≤0.17. *Eagle and Avon: must be replacing single-pane windows | Vail, Minturn, Avon, Edwards Metro, Eagle | Up to $1,000 |
| Electric Fireplace For installing an electric fireplace. *Avon: must be replacing an existing gas (must cap gas line) or wood burning fireplace | Vail, Minturn, Avon, Edwards Metro, Eagle | Up to $300 |
| Building Envelope BonusFor completing an air sealing and/or insulation upgrade | Vail, Minturn, Avon, Edwards Metro, Eagle | Up to $500 |
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Induction Range Bonus For installing an electric induction range/cooktop. Avon: Must be converting from a gas range |
Vail, Minturn, Avon, Edwards Metro, Eagle | Up to $500 |
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Automation Bonus For networked LED lighting controls, building automation systems, and smart electrical panels; larger projects must provide energy modeling showing potential savings |
Vail, Minturn, Avon, Edwards Metro, Eagle | Up to $1,000 |
| Community Priority Homes Double ESC Rebate Bonus Any household qualified as community priority can double the Energy Smart Colorado rebate maximum | Vail, Minturn, Avon, Edwards Metro, Eagle | Up to $1,000 |
| Heat Pump Bonus For installing a ducted or mini-split heat pump, heat pump water heater, and/or heat pump clothes dryer | Vail, Minturn, Avon, Edwards Metro, Eagle | Up to $1,000 |
More Rebatable Project Details
These are in addition to project-specific requirements (which are detailed below)
- Rebates are for existing buildings only.
- Gas/Electric utility account(s) name and number is required prior to completing the home energy assessment.
- Project must be complete, with all equipment installed and in working order.
- Invoices must be within 90-days of applying for a rebate.
- Proof (photos) of completed project required.
- Please provide an electronic version (PDF) of your invoice(s)/receipt(s), and any applicable spec sheets
- Project costs may include materials and labor costs; no tax or permit expenses included.
- Checks mailed 4-6 weeks after receiving completed rebate application & all required documentation.
- Colorado state regulation requires proper disposal of mercury containing lamps (HIDs, all linear and u-bend fluorescents,
CFLs, 2- 4-pin CFLs, and circular fluorescent, as an example). - Rebates may be assigned to the contractor completing the project, and this credit must be shown on the invoice.
- Walking Mountains reserves the right to inspect the project after completion.
- Walking Mountains is not liable for any act or omission of any party, consumer, or contractor whatsoever.
- Walking Mountains is not liable for rebates promised to consumers by a contractor misrepresenting program.
- Rebates are subject to change and/or discontinue without notice; funding is limited.
- Walking Mountains reserves the right to refuse payment if the consumer/contractor violates program rules.
- For information on tax incentives, see this page: https://energysmartcolorado.org/tax-credits-incentives.
- To apply for rebates or enroll for an energy visit go to: https://www.walkingmountains.org/energy.
Questions? Contact an Energy Coach
Induction cooking is often considered one of the most efficient cooking technologies. With this technology, up to 90% of the energy consumed is transferred to the food, compared to about 74% for traditional electric systems and 40% for gas.
To Qualify For Rebate:
- Induction cooktop or range
- Learn more about induction cooking: https://loveelectric.org/cooking
A heat pump dryer works as a closed-loop system by heating the air using it to remove moisture from the clothes. They are easy to install since they don’t require ventilation and can reduce energy use by at least 28% compared to standard dryers. They also dry laundry at low temperatures, so they are gentler on clothes. More…
To Qualify For Rebates:
- Energy-Star certified dryer with heat pump technology:
www.energystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-clothes-dryers/results - Learn more about heat pump dryers: www.energystar.gov/products/heat_pump_dryer
About Heat Pumps:
Heat pumps offer an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners for all climates. Like your refrigerator, heat pumps use electricity to transfer heat from a cool space to a warm space, making the cool space cooler and the warm space warmer. Because they transfer heat rather than generate heat, heat pumps can efficiently provide comfortable temperatures for your home year-round.
Rebate Details:
- Includes (ducted or ductless) air source, ground source, air to water, and split-hydronic systems
- Ducted Heat Pump HSPF2 must be ≥ 9
- Ductless Mini Split HSPF2 must be ≥ 10
- HSPF2=Heating Seasonal Performance Factor 2; higher number means greater efficiency
- Outside unit must be elevated at least 12 inches off the ground to defrost properly
- Dual Fuel System Criteria
- Temperature crossover point must not exceed 5°F, and documented proof of this setting is required; this maximizes both equipment efficiency and carbon reductions
- Must include invoice line item for supplemental natural gas or propane furnace cost, which will not be included in total project price
- Recommended: Manual J calculation, to ensure right sizing of equipment; please provide
- Recommended: completion of the Holy Cross Energy Quality Installation Worksheet (if a member)
Air leakage occurs when outside air enters and conditioned air leaves a building through cracks and openings in the building envelope (building envelope is the separation of the interior and exterior of a building). Air sealing limits this unintentional air movement by sealing all joints, penetrations, and other openings.
To Qualify For Rebates:
- New windows & window repair qualify here, if all requirements below are met
- Pre- and post-blower door assessment required
- If at/or below 0.35 NACH before or after improvement, you are required to meet with an Energy
Coach at Walking Mountains to understand opportunities for fresh air ventilation, and identify
existing ventilation present in the hom
- If at/or below 0.35 NACH before or after improvement, you are required to meet with an Energy
- Air leakage must be reduced by 10% or more as measured in CFM50 by blower door test
- If Multifamily, the entire building must be air sealed.
Insulation in your building provides resistance to heat flow and lowers your heating and cooling costs. Properly insulating your building not only reduces heating and cooling costs, but also improves comfort. More…
To Qualify For Rebates:
- Air sealing must be completed prior to adding insulation unless Natural Air Changes per Hour
(NACH) is 0.35 or lower - If Multifamily, the entire building must be insulated; talk to your Walking Mountains Energy Coach about the
blower door test requirement - Must reach the following R-values/details:
- Exterior Wall: Insulate exterior/foundation walls to minimum R-19
- Attic: Insulate floor of unfinished attic to minimum R-60
- Ceiling (no attic): all roof components must be minimum R-60
- Ok to layer foam board insulation externally before replacing the roof covering; ensure
sheathing is in good condition
- Ok to layer foam board insulation externally before replacing the roof covering; ensure
- Floor: Insulate floor of living space above garage/unconditioned crawl to min R-30
- Post-blower door assessment required
- If at/below 0.35 NACH before or after improvement, you are required to meet with an Energy Coach at
Walking Mountains to understand opportunities for fresh air ventilation, and to identify existing
ventilation in the home
- If at/below 0.35 NACH before or after improvement, you are required to meet with an Energy Coach at
A radon mitigation system is any system or steps designed to reduce radon concentrations in the indoor air of a building.
Click here to view more radon resources from Walking Mountains.
To Qualify For Rebates:
- Pre and post radon tests required (free radon test kits available at Walking Mountains)
- Ask your installer to use the most Energy Efficient Fan available
- The system must be sized and installed correctly by a qualified radon mitigation contractor
- For more information: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/testing-your-home-radon
A balanced ventilation system introduces fresh outdoor air into a home at the same rate that stale indoor air is exhausted from the home. Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERVs) and Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRVs) are similar devices in that both supply air to the home and exhaust sale air while recovering energy from the exhaust air in the process.
To Qualify For Rebates:
- Home should be at or below 0.35 Natural Air Changes per Hour (NACH); if not, air sealing must be
done before or in conjunction with ventilation project - Ventilation unit is required to deliver fresh (supply) air to main living/work space and each
bedroom/office, at a minimum - Installation location allows for service and filter maintenance
- All ductwork must be sealed and insulated, or located in a conditioned space
- Equipment must meet all of the following:
- SRE (Sensible Recovery Efficiency) at 70% or higher
- Electrically commuted motors (ECMs)
- Cold climate tested, demonstrated operation to -13°F
To Qualify For Rebates:
- The existing fireplace must be natural gas, propane, or wood
- Must be able to operate new electric fireplace with an option of no heat (flame visual only)
Lighting controls are a range of smart lighting devices that can regulate the levels, quality, and characteristics of light in a defined space. These smart devices aid in reducing electricity wastage while simultaneously encouraging energy efficiency.
To Qualify For Rebates:
- Networked lighting controls (NLC) with wireless networked integrated sensors only
- Control schedule submitted with the rebate application