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Black Hills Energy Colorado gas residential rebate program: Open

Enrollment for 2026 is open. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first served basis. The program will end when the budget is depleted.

Serves: Black Hills Energy's Colorado residential natural gas service area.

Do I Qualify

  • Black Hills must supply the home's main heating fuel.
  • Install qualifying equipment in heated living space.
  • Heating equipment must bear the required AHRI certification.

How Much Comes Off

Black Hills Energy Colorado gas residential rebate program — program page · rebate chart
EquipmentRequirementAmount
Natural gas furnace≥90% AFUE.$260 per furnace
Natural gas furnace≥95% AFUE.$350 per furnace
Natural gas furnace≥97% AFUE.$375 per furnace
Gas-fired absorption heat pump, water to airN/A, as printed.$2,390 per system
Gas-fired heat pump with gas furnace backupN/A, as printed.$3,490 per system
Setback thermostatProgrammable; 5-1-1, 5-2 or 7-day.$25 per thermostat
Smart thermostatENERGY STAR qualified or learning Wi-Fi thermostat.$100 per thermostat

Valid from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

Who Files It

The customer submits the application with the contractor's itemized invoice.

The money is paid to the homeowner.

The Steps to Apply

  1. Match the equipment to a printed rebate tier.
  2. Complete installation during the program year.
  3. Submit the application by January 31, 2027.

Read on October 22, 2026 from the Black Hills Energy Colorado page. The chart was printed 2026 Residential Rebates. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.