Save up to $1700 when opting for cleaner, healthier mobility options
The Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency’s (CASR) popular e-bike rebate program is back, with applications opening on Monday, July 11 at 8 a.m. with up to 2,000 rebates available. The e-bike rebate program has shifted to a new model, with a limited number of rebates available each month.
More than 3,000 Denverites applied for e-bike rebates within the first three weeks of the program’s launch, exceeding the program’s funding and anticipated demand. By shifting to a limited release model, Denver residents can rest assured rebates will be available on a monthly basis through the end of 2022. This program is funded by CASR’s Climate Protection Fund.
To help limit the number of unredeemed vouchers and ensure rebates are available for those ready to buy, CASR encourages anyone who might be interested in an e-bike to visit a participating bike shop, ask questions and test out a few models before applying for a voucher.
To date, 848 e-bike rebates have been redeemed, with 56 percent of the program funding going to income-qualified residents. Half of the rebates available on July 11 will be reserved for income-qualified residents.
Denverites who are interested in e-bikes but not yet ready to claim a rebate voucher can sign up for notifications before each round of rebates becomes available. The release dates for 2022 are:
• Monday, July 11
• Monday, August 1
• Tuesday, September 6
• Monday, October 3
• Monday, November 7
• Monday, December 5
In addition to e-bikes, the Climate Action Rebate program, provided by the Climate Protection Fund, also covers home energy upgrades, such as heat pumps, electric vehicle charging and solar panels. Additional changes to those programs include:
Heat pumps: As of June 24, the program has reached capacity for standard heat pump and heat pump water heater rebates. Additional standard rebates are expected to be available on a timed-release model in the fall before the cold weather season. Homeowners will have a limited number of days to work with approved contractors to complete installations. Denver residents who are interested in efficient heating and cooling with heat pumps are encouraged to learn more about their options and speak with an approved contractor. Income-qualified Denver residents may apply for heat pumps and heat pump water heaters at any time through the Energy Resource Center. Income-qualified rebates may cover up to the full cost of equipment and installation.
Solar panels: Solar panel rebates are available to Denver residents if they currently have a heat pump installed, either through the Climate Action Rebate program or otherwise. Residents can sign up for notifications when reservations for this program are open by the end of July.
All other home energy rebates: EV charging, battery storage and electrical panel upgrades are still available.
