Energy Efficiency Rebates

Black Hills Energy (Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Program

Black Hills/Colorado Elec.Utility Co. LP residential energy efficiency rebate program

program summary

Black Hills Energy (BHE) offers rebates for residential Colorado customers who purchase energy-efficient residential equipment. This program offers rebates for customers who purchase and install energy efficient HVAC equipment, appliances, insulation measures, and water heating equipment. Individual pieces of equipment have specific efficiency requirements which can be seen on the program application form at the web site listed above. Customers should contact BHE or visit the program website for more information on these rebates. Program may not be available in all Colorado service areas.

eligible technologies
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Clothes Washers, Dehumidifiers, Ceiling Fan, Water Heaters, Furnaces, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Insulation
website
https://www.blackhillsenergy.com/efficiency-and-savings/residential-rebates/colorado-electric-residential-rebates
list of rebates
Heat pumps - Minimum rebate of $450
Air conditioners - Minimum rebate of $20
Geothermal Heat Pumps - Flat rebate of $1700
Programmable Thermostats - Flat rebate of $65
Water Heaters - Flat rebate of $500
Building Insulation - Minimum rebate of 50% of cost
Dehumidifiers - Flat rebate of $5
Clothes Washers - Flat rebate of $25
program notes
August 25, 2016
The website mentions commercial/industrial energy efficiency programs in effect but has no specifics. It also appears that there are issues with the website as they were performing maintenance. For this reason users are unable to view the programs or the programs no longer exist.
May 22, 2019
Annual review, updates to incentives.
July 15, 2022
Updated incentives and links, some new rebate amounts.
March 24, 2023
Annual review, updated program description, eligible incentives and amounts
November 15, 2024
Annual review, program details have been updated.