Colorado Springs Utilities - Builder Incentive Program

Colorado Springs Utilities offers builder incentives for high-efficiency homes certified to ENERGY STAR, NGBS, LEED, or Passive House standards, which can lower your energy bills and improve comfort and air quality. These incentives are paid to builders during construction, potentially reducing your home's upfront cost; ask your builder if they participate in the program.

CSU's Builder Incentive Program provides $150+ per qualified home, with bonus incentives for ENERGY STAR, NGBS, LEED, or Passive House certification (one bonus per home), plus additional incentives for heat pumps and efficient toilets—up to $6,500 for all-electric homes in the natural gas service territory. Submit the application form and ensure third-party verification is completed to receive payment.

The program awards tiered incentives ($150 baseline with certification bonuses and add-ons for heat pumps and toilets, reaching up to $6,500 for all-electric homes) to builders constructing qualified high-efficiency homes within CSU's service area after third-party verification. It targets new construction in both the electric and natural gas service territories, with applications processed by CSU's business efficiency team at (719) 448-4800.