Colorado Energy Office

10/20/2026

Power outages? Here’s how grid resilience is keeping the lights on!

Here’s a quick breakdown of the tech powering our modern world:

⚡ Electric Grid: The massive highway system for electricity.
⚡ Resilience: Strengthening the grid to survive extreme weather and cyber threats without prolonged outages.
⚡ Microgrids: Local power hubs that can detach and run independently when the main grid goes down—keeping homes and hospitals safe!

➡️ Check out CEO’s Electric Grid Resilience resources: https://bit.ly/4mCcqvE

10/15/2026

Grants now open for Colorado electric co-ops and municipal utilities!

The Colorado Energy Office’s EV Home Charge (EVHC) Program provides funding to upgrade electric panels and wiring for single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes—making home EV charging easier and more affordable.

➡️ Who can apply: Colorado electric co-ops & municipal utilities (Up to $350,000 per applicant).

➡️ What it funds: Customer rebate programs for home electric panel and wiring upgrades, with enhanced support for income-qualified households.

➡️ Learn more about EVHC here: https://bit.ly/3VMXMcT

🗓️ Application Window: October 13 through November 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM MT.

👉 Apply online: https://bit.ly/3VKMCFz

10/14/2026

10/01/2026

Celebrate 50 Years of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) at our FREE Halloween Bash! 🎃

Join the Colorado Energy Office and our community partners for a spooktacular event! Bring the whole family for FREE Elec-trick-or-Treating with decorated electric vehicles; explore our hilarious "Scarily Inefficient" Haunted House; and enjoy local food trucks, a live DJ, and interactive weatherization demos.

📅 Date: Friday, Oct 30, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Pioneer Park, Commerce City, CO

Costumes are welcome! Reserve your free spot today:
🎟️ RSVP on Eventbrite (not required but encouraged!)

- En español

¡Celebra los 50 Años del Programa de asistencia de climatización de Colorado (WAP, por sus siglas en Inglés) en nuestro festival de Halloween! 🎃

¡Acompáñanos a nuestro evento GRATUITO para toda la familia! Disfruta del Elec-truco o trato con vehículos eléctricos decorados, explora nuestra divertida Casa Embrujada "Terriblemente Ineficiente", y disfruta de camiones de comida, DJ en vivo y demostraciones interactivas.

📅 Fecha: Viernes, 30 de oct, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Lugar: Pioneer Park, Commerce City, CO

¡Ven con tu disfraz favorito!
🎟️ Regístrate gratis en Eventbrite (¡No es obligatorio, pero se recomienda!)

10/01/2026

Thinking about heat pumps and still not sure about their efficiency in Colorado? Learn more through CEO's myth busting series!

CEO’s Heat Pump Tax Credit (HPTC) is an incentive available through registered HVAC contractors who pass on a discount to their customer. Colorado home and building owners can get a minimum $333 HPTC discount on eligible installations (discount value varies based on type of heat pump installed and building type).

➡️ Learn more and find a registered contractor near you at: https://bit.ly/3TCIKpp
➡️ Review the Customer Checklist to make sure your heat pump installation is eligible for the discount: https://bit.ly/4gYxmx5

09/29/2026

Thanks to new legislation signed by Gov. Jared Polis, residents can now tap into plug-in "balcony solar" systems—portable, small-scale solar panels that plug directly into standard wall outlets to help lower household electricity costs.

If you rent, or live in a condo or an HOA, here is what you need to know before getting started:

• Property Rules: Coloradans can start using balcony solar systems today if currently allowed by their property owner or Homeowner’s Association (HOA), and starting January 1, 2027, rental property owners and HOAs may no longer prohibit use of these systems.
• System Size: Smaller plug-and-play systems (up to 391 watts) plug right into standard outlets. Larger setups (up to a nation-leading 1,920 watts) require compliance with local building safety codes.

Before setting up your system, make sure you understand all local safety guidelines and requirements.

👉 Learn more about balcony solar: https://bit.ly/47nYFLu

09/28/2026

Colorado is the national leader in Electric Vehicle purchases, and part of that is because we are offering a convenient network of fast-chargers across the state. These new funds will build 270 more fast-charging ports at 35 different stations, meaning families in every corner of our state, from the Western Slope to the Eastern Plains, can make the switch to an EV, charge quickly, and save money. This is how we build a stronger Colorado for All with lower costs and cleaner air.

Read more from my recent press release: https://governorsoffice.colorado.gov/governor/news/polis-administration-awards-232-million-fill-gaps-colorados-electric-vehicle-fast-charging

09/28/2026

09/17/2026

Workforce Development Month is all about creating pathways for opportunities!

At the Colorado Energy Office (CEO), we’re proud to uplift service year programs like CivicSpark—to build out the Colorado Climate Corps (CCC) and prepare tomorrow’s climate leaders today.

A huge thank you to our current CEO CivicSpark Fellows! Your hard work, fresh perspectives, and dedication are driving real, lasting climate action across our state 👏

➡️ Discover service year opportunities and get involved: https://bit.ly/46vE9s4

09/10/2026

The Vehicle Exchange Colorado (VXC) program celebrated its 3rd anniversary last week 🎉

The VXC program helps income-qualified Coloradans access rebates while recycling and replacing their old or high-emitting vehicles with EVs or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

To date VXC has provided over 5,200 rebates with over 4,100 redeemed–giving the program an 80% redemption rate! Currently there are 219 participating automobile dealerships in the state of Colorado.

As one VXC recipient, Ryan, stated, “I truly believe the VXC program is one of the most impactful tools available to help residents offset the cost of an EV or PHEV—while also removing older, high-emitting vehicles from Colorado roads. The process does require preparation and patience, but the payoff is absolutely worth it.”.

VXC offers Coloradans rebate amounts for qualified EV purchase or lease of up to: $9,000 (new) or up to $6,000 (used).

Learn more about VXC and how you too can access an EV: https://bit.ly/4gZblev