Xcel Mountain Energy Project + Colorado HEAR Rebates | Up to $30,000+ | Mini-Splits by Joseph

Mini-Splits By Joseph Certified Xcel Mountain Energy Contractor • Colorado HEAR Ready

970-798-0096 Serving Breckenridge • Frisco • Dillon • Silverthorne • Leadville

Xcel Mountain Energy Project + Colorado HEAR

Stack Mountain Rebates & HEAR Incentives Cold-Climate Heat Pumps for Colorado’s High Country

Qualify for up to $30,000+ in combined incentives through the Xcel Mountain Energy Project and the Colorado HEAR Home Energy Rebate Program when you upgrade to a high-efficiency cold-climate heat pump with Mini-Splits by Joseph.

See If My Home Qualifies Call 970-798-0096 for a Rebate Review

One Project. Two Massive Rebate Programs.

Mountain homes in Colorado face extreme temperatures, steep driveways, and rising energy costs. If you are in an Xcel-served mountain community, you now have a rare opportunity to electrify your heating system using stacked incentives from both:

Xcel Mountain Energy Project – utility rebates focused on high-altitude, all-electric heating upgrades.
Colorado HEAR (Home Energy Rebate) Program – income-based federal rebates covering up to 50–100% of qualified project costs.

Mini-Splits by Joseph designs, installs, and documents your project to meet both program requirements, so you do not leave rebate dollars on the table.

High-Country Service Area

We currently focus on Xcel-served mountain communities and nearby zip codes:

Breckenridge 80424 Dillon 80435 Frisco 80443 Leadville 80461 Silverthorne 80497 / 80498

Don’t see your zip code? Call 970-798-0096 and we will confirm if your address is in the current Xcel Mountain Energy Project territory or qualifies under HEAR.

Xcel Mountain Energy Project – Core Rules

● Existing natural gas equipment performing the same work must be permanently removed (no dual-fuel backup for the same load).
● Customer must receive retail or firm transport natural gas service from Xcel Energy.
● Qualified equipment must be invoiced and installed on or after December 15, 2025.
● Not valid for gas boiler upgrades feeding hydronic baseboard alone.
● “Early Retirement” tiers apply to operational equipment ≤ 10 years old at time of replacement.

Xcel Mountain Energy Project – Sample Incentive Levels

Cold-Climate Mini-Split Early Replacement Tier	$7,500 per heating ton at 5°F
Ground Source Heat Pump Early Replacement Tier	$20,000 per heating ton
Heat Pump Water Heater Early Replacement Tier	$4,000
Weatherization Package Insulation & Air Sealing	$3,675

We design your project to capture every eligible Xcel Mountain Energy and HEAR dollar

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Colorado HEAR Home Energy Rebates – How They Stack

The Colorado HEAR Program adds a second layer of incentives on top of Xcel’s Mountain Energy rebates. HEAR rebates are based on your household income compared to your county’s Area Median Income (AMI) and can cover a large percentage of the total installed cost.

Below 80% AMI: Up to 100% of qualified project cost, limited by HEAR maximums.
80%–150% AMI: Up to 50% of qualified project cost, limited by HEAR maximums.
Single-family homes, condos, townhomes, manufactured homes, and small multifamily buildings may qualify.
For larger families (9+ people), special income thresholds apply via the HEAR help center.

For multifamily properties, typically at least half of the units in the building must meet income guidelines to access HEAR rebates.

Simple HEAR + Xcel Stacking Example

You replace an 8-year-old gas furnace in Silverthorne with a cold-climate mini-split system.
Xcel Mountain Energy Project provides a rebate per heating ton at 5°F for early retirement.
Your household income is 75% of county AMI → HEAR may cover up to 100% of remaining eligible costs.
Result: A large portion of your installation can be subsidized between the two programs.

Final eligibility and pay-out amounts are subject to official program rules, verification, and available funding. We always confirm details against the most current Xcel and Colorado HEAR documentation.

Mountain-Ready Design

We specialize in cold-climate, inverter-driven heat pumps for Colorado’s high country, with attention to snow load, rooflines, line-set routing, drainage, and backup power.

Rebate Paperwork Done For You

We coordinate with Xcel and Colorado HEAR guidelines, capture required photos, model numbers, and documentation so you can focus on comfort—not forms.

All-Electric Future Ready

Whether you’re planning a full gas disconnect or a staged transition, we design your system to align with future electrification and grid-resilient upgrades.

Your 10-Minute Rebate Readiness Check

Before your site visit, gather a few items so we can confirm your eligibility for both Xcel Mountain Energy and Colorado HEAR:

Recent Xcel Energy gas and electric bill.
Photos of your existing furnace, boiler, or heat pump (nameplate if possible).
Estimated year equipment was installed and any past service records.
Basic household income information for HEAR pre-screening.
Property type (single-family, condo, manufactured, small multifamily).

Talk to a mountain rebate specialist

Call now and we will walk you through Xcel Mountain Energy + HEAR rebates for your address.