Building electrification
Transition to efficient electric alternatives with expert guidance from Efficiency Works.
Make the switch to electric
Reduce your reliance on fossil fuels and transition to efficient electric options.
Electrify your business
Replacing your current equipment with efficient electric alternatives can enhance operations, lower energy costs, improve comfort and safety and reduce your carbon footprint. And by preparing your facility now, you can help ensure your business is ready to add new electric technologies in the future. Explore commercial electrification resources from Efficiency Works and find money-saving rebates to help your business make the switch to electric.
What is electrification?
Commercial electrification, sometimes called building electrification or industrial electrification, is the process of switching fossil-fuel-powered equipment to electric options, such as electric forklifts, heat pumps and more. While it can sound daunting, the good news is, the process doesn’t have to happen all at once. Start your electrification journey by optimizing your current electricity use to reduce operating costs and help fund future electrification purchases. Connect with an Efficiency Works Business advisor to help identify opportunities to optimize your energy consumption. We can even review installation quotes from service providers to help validate incentive values as you decide whether to move forward with a planned upgrade.
Rebates and programs
Commercial electrification assistance
Efficiency Works provides a wealth of resources to support commercial electrification for industries of every type. Explore incentives for upgrading to electric appliances, learn about process electrification for your business and discover ways you can increase energy efficiency in your facility.
Electric vehicles for businesses
Switching to electric vehicles can help businesses reduce fuel and maintenance costs and lower carbon emissions. Efficiency Works offers incentives to cover the cost of a more detailed fleet electrification study. Try our EV Fleet Planner to estimate vehicle needs, find incentives and get charging information.
Explore your rates
Find electricity rates for commercial customers in your community to see how they could impact your energy costs.
Commercial electrification resources
Colorado Energy Office
Provides electrification grants for public buildings to explore and implement electrification upgrades.
Boulder County Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE)
Offers a helpful overview of electrifying heating and cooling in commercial spaces as well as a list of organizations offering commercial energy rebates for Boulder County businesses.
City of Longmont, CO
Provides information and resources on building electrification.
Commercial electrification FAQs
What is commercial electrification?
Commercial electrification involves replacing non-electric appliances with efficient electric alternatives, such as gas furnaces, water heaters or boilers with electrically driven heat pumps. This shift helps businesses reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and lower operational costs.
What are the benefits of electrifying my business?
Electrification reduces reliance on carbon-emitting fossil fuels and can reduce maintenance costs and increase energy. By using energy more effectively, you’re also helping to support a noncarbon energy future.
What types of systems can be electrified in a commercial setting?
Common systems include HVAC, commercial kitchen equipment, water heating and even industrial processes. Each of these can be upgraded to electric alternatives that are energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
Are there incentives available for commercial electrification?
Many local, state, and federal programs offer rebates, tax credits and other incentives to offset the cost of electrification projects. Explore a list of opportunities here.
How can I start the electrification process for my business?
Start your electrification journey by optimizing your current electricity use to reduce operating costs and help fund future electrification purchases. Connect with an Efficiency Works Business advisor to help identify opportunities to optimize your energy consumption.
