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Resource NameTypeEligibilityDescriptionWhen available?How to apply or access resource (e.g., RFA rounds, point of sale discount)Link to more information
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Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (C-PACE)FinancingCommercial, industrial, multifamily, nonprofit, and agricultural property ownersCompetitive financing to cover up to 100% of the cost of eligible energy improvements. Repayment terms up to 25 years. Loans are attached to the property and transfer with the property when the property is sold.NowVisit C-PACE website to get started.https://copace.com/
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Geothermal Energy Grant ProgramGrantBuilding owners, developers, local governments, geothermal installers, contractors, communities, public service utilities (gas & electric), college or university campuses, others approved by programGrants for new build or retrofit installation of geothermal as primary heating or cooling systems, community geothermal systemsFirst application round open until January 19, 2024RFA roundshttps://energyoffice.colorado.gov/clean-energy-programs/clean-energy-grants/geothermal-energy-grant-program
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Public Building Electrification GrantGrantHigher education institutions, municipalities, counties, public school districts, state agencies, special districtsGrants to explore and implement building system electrification measures and infrastructure upgrades required to support these technologiesApplications open on a rolling basis until funding is expendedRFA roundshttps://energyoffice.colorado.gov/clean-energy-programs/clean-energy-grants/public-building-electrification-grant
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Energy Performance ContractingFinancingLocal Governments, Special Districts, School Districts, Institutions of Higher Education, and State AgenciesCost-neutral financing for public institutions to and implement energy conservation and renewable energy measures with little or no upfront cost investment. The resulting cost savings are then used to pay for the improvements and fund facility maintenance and upgrades. Includes an investment grade audit to identify areas with the greatest opportunity to improve efficiency.NowContact ceo_epc@state.co.us to get startedhttps://energyoffice.colorado.gov/clean-energy-programs/clean-energy-financing/energy-performance-contracting
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CCEF Commercial Affordable Housing Loan ProgramFinancingColorado affordable housing sector, specifically multifamily and single-family residential units serving tenants at 120% or less of Area Median Income.Commercial loans for clean energy and energy efficiency improvements in affordable housingNowVisit Collective Clean Energy Fund website to get startedhttps://cocleanenergyfund.com/products/commercial-products/
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CCEF Energy Project Accelerator Loan (Energy PAL)FinancingSmall commercial borrowers, municipalities, and nonprofits seeking equipment financingEnergy PAL supports clean energy and energy efficiency improvement projects that result in reduced utility costs, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, increased electrification or electrification readiness, and/or increased renewable energy generation.NowVisit Collective Clean Energy Fund website to get startedhttps://cocleanenergyfund.com/products/commercial-products/
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Collective Clean Energy Fund (CCEF)FinancingDepends on specific programCommercial clean energy loans; specifics depend on the programN/AVisit Collective Clean Energy Fund website to get startedhttps://cocleanenergyfund.com/products/commercial-products/
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Heat Pump Tax CreditTax CreditContractors certified by the CEO who install heat pump technology in a building, on a campus, or develops a thermal energy networkIncentive through a certified installer for air source, ground source, and combined source heat pumps for space and water heating. Certified installer may retain a percentage of the tax credit, the amount of which is determined by the CEO on an annual basis.January 1, 2024Point-of-sale discount on installation of heat pump(s) through a certified installer.https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/hptc