Rebates for businesses


Have a project in mind that would make your business more energy efficient? Efficiency Works provides rebates for virtually anything that saves electricity. Any commercial electric customer of Estes Park Power and Communications, Fort Collins Utilities, Longmont Power & Communications or Loveland Water and Power is eligible to participate in our efficiency programs. The Efficiency Works Business program also administers commercial water rebates to Fort Collins Utilities, City of Longmont and Loveland Water and Power water customers.

Get a 25% bonus for a limited time

For a limited time, earn a 25% bonus for rebates when upgrading eligible lighting, food service, grocery, building envelope, cooling, and VFDs. Apply for rebates below. 25% bonus incentive does NOT apply to custom upgrades, office and appliance rebates, new construction or major renovation lighting or envelope projects, or building tune-up incentives. Funding for the bonus is subject to availability and standard rebate caps.

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Rebates for businesses

Apply for rebates

To estimate your rebates, click “see incentives” below your rebate category. For projects with incentive greater than $10,000 and those that include the Community Efficiency Grant, preapproval is required. Ready to apply for rebates? Click the applicable rebate below to get started.

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  • Electric efficiency incentives are available to commercial electric customers of Estes Park Power and Communications, Fort Collins Utilities, Longmont Power & Communications or Loveland Water and Power.
  • Water efficiency incentives are available to commercial water customers of Fort Collins Utilities, City of Longmont or Loveland Water and Power.
  • Funds for incentives are subject to availability. Program requirements including incentive levels and limits are subject to change without advanced notice and may vary by utility.
  • Total incentive amounts over $10,000 require pre-approval before efficiency upgrades begin.
  • Total incentives are limited to 100% of a project total upgrade cost.
  • Efficiency Works Business maximum incentive limits will apply per project and customer per calendar year.
  • To receive an incentive, the following must be submitted with your completed application:
    • Attach a project invoice listing equipment installed
    • Attach a W9 for the entity being paid
    • Agree to and submit the program Terms and Conditions
  • Pre-approval is required for:
    • All projects with rebates over $10,000
    • All new construction projects
    • All VFD projects
    • All custom projects

Starting January 1, 2024, Efficiency Works Business is offering a 25% bonus on rebates for efficiency upgrades in the following categories: lighting, food service, grocery, appliance, building envelope, cooling, and VFD. To qualify for the bonus efficiency incentives, upgrades must be completed and submitted for payment by November 15, 2024. Funding for the bonus is subject to availability and standard rebate caps.

  • Qualifying rebate categories: lighting, food service, grocery, building envelope, cooling, and VFDs
  • Bonus does NOT apply to custom upgrades, office and appliance rebates, new construction or major renovation lighting or envelope projects, or building tune-up incentives
  • Efficiency projects started after January 1, 2024 are eligible based on a rebate pre-approval date or the date listed on the contract (invoice) if the project did not require preapproval
  • Upgrades must be completed and submitted for payment on or before November 15, 2024
  • All standard incentive requirements and maximums apply to projects eligible for the bonus incentive
Lighting and VFDs
Lighting

Can't miss rebate savings are available for many types of lighting retrofits for LED fixtures and lighting controls.

Electric  Vehicle
EV charging infrastructure

To help build out public Level 2 charging infrastructure at local businesses and multifamily properties, incentives are available to help offset installation costs.

Food service
Food service

To support commercial kitchens, rebates are available for new efficient electric appliances including fryers, griddles and demand control kitchen ventilation systems.

Custom
Grocery

From easy upgrades like strip curtains and new gaskets to more complex grocery controls, rebates are available to help optimize grocery equipment.

Custom
Office and appliance

Rebates are available for ENERGY STAR appliances like washing machines and dishwashers to support efficient purchasing decisions.

Custom
Envelope

Upgrading insulation and windows can help cut cooling costs. Rebates help offset the upfront costs of these upgrades.

Custom
Cooling

Adding a few upgrades to existing cooling equipment can reduce operating and maintenance costs. Rebates are available for things like advanced RTU controllers, adding VFDs, and programmable thermostats.

VFD
VFD

Variable frequency drives (VFDs) control motors and allow them to be ramped up or down as needed resulting in energy savings. VFD rebates can help offset the cost of adding one to your process equipment.

Custom
Custom

Our Business program offers a rebate for virtually anything that saves you electricity. Our engineers will work with you to determine if your project qualifies for rebates.

BOC
Building Operator Certificate (BOC)

The Building Operator Certificate trains building staff on how to operate commercial buildings more efficiently saving energy and operations costs. Incentives are available to offset the costs of successfully completing the BOC Level I or Level II course and passing the accompanying test.

New construction
New construction

Our team is ready to assist with efficiency incentives on new construction or major renovation projects for your business.

HVAC equipment
Building Tune-up

The Efficiency Works Building Tune-up program is designed to optimize and enhance your current building's HVAC systems.

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Detailed program specifications can be found in the Efficiency Works Business Program Guide.

View program terms and conditions in English or Spanish.

Community Efficiency Grant


The Community Efficiency Grant is available to non-profit, community service provider and multifamily properties. The grant provides an additional 1.5 times the standard Efficiency Works Business rebate offering to cover up to 100% of an energy efficiency upgrade completed before November 15, 2024. Water, custom, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure rebates are not eligible.

To receive grant funds, a business or multifamily property that serves the income qualified community must do the following:

  • Meet one or more eligibility requirements listed on the grant application
  • Complete the Efficiency Works Business rebate and grant applications
  • Submit both applications for pre-approval of funds
  • Complete efficiency upgrades and submit for payment
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25% Bonus incentives: Details and requirements


Starting January 1, 2024, Efficiency Works Business is offering a 25% bonus on rebates for efficiency upgrades in the following categories: lighting, food service, grocery, appliance, building envelope, cooling, and VFD. To qualify for the bonus efficiency incentives, upgrades must be completed and submitted for payment by November 15, 2024. Funding for the bonus is subject to availability and standard rebate caps.

  • Qualifying rebate categories: lighting, food service, grocery, building envelope, cooling, and VFDs
  • Bonus does NOT apply to custom upgrades, office and appliance rebates, new construction or major renovation lighting or envelope projects, or building tune-up incentives
  • Efficiency projects started after January 1, 2024 are eligible based on a rebate pre-approval date or the date listed on the contract (invoice) if the project did not require preapproval
  • Upgrades must be completed and submitted for payment on or before November 15, 2024
  • All standard incentive requirements and maximums apply to projects eligible for the bonus incentive

Other rebate programs


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