By Laura Schepis
Archuleta County residents, curious about lowering their energy bills, are invited to a free Energy Rebate Open House on Tuesday, June 9, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the CSU Extension Office at 344 Highway 84 in Pagosa Springs.
Register for FREE on the 4CORE website.
About $4 million in home energy rebates (enough for about 300 homes outside of the Front Range) remain available to Southwest Colorado residents through the State of Colorado’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program. With demand already high, residents are encouraged to act quickly before funds are depleted.
Through the HEAR Program, eligible households may receive rebates of up to $14,000 for energy-efficient home improvements, including:
- Heat pump heating and cooling systems (up to $8,000)
- Heat pump water heaters (up to $1,750)
- Electrical panel upgrades (up to $4,000)
- Other electrification and efficiency measures
The open house event will be co-hosted by the Four Corners Office of Resource Efficiency (4CORE), La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) and the Colorado Energy Office and is free and open to the public. LPEA and the Colorado Energy Office will give short presentations at 4:30 and again at 5:15. Throughout the evening, approved contractors, energy advisors, and program experts will be on hand to visit with attendees and offer personalized guidance.
HEAR program rebates are available to both homeowners and renters, and is income-qualified, with eligibility extending to households earning up to 150% of Area Median Income (that’s up to $153,000 for a family of four in Archuleta County).
“Every home is different,” said Erika Brown, Regional Energy Coach with 4CORE. “That’s why we’re bringing HEAR-approved contractors and program experts together in one place – so residents can get real answers about what makes sense for their specific situation, not just general information.”
Attendees of the event can expect to:
- Learn about electrification and energy efficiency options and available rebates
- Connect directly with HEAR-approved local contractors
- Receive assistance from Colorado Energy Office staff with eligibility and the application process
- Explore additional incentives and financing options with LPEA and 4CORE experts
The Colorado Energy Office will sponsor food for the event.
The same event will be offered at LPEA’s headquarters in Durango at 45 Stewart Street on June 10 from 4:00pm to 6:00 pm. With limited funding available, residents are encouraged to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to significantly reduce energy costs while improving home comfort and efficiency.
About 4CORE
4CORE is regional non-profit that delivers affordable energy efficiency and weatherization services, expands solar access for working families, and offers support and resources for clean transportation in Southwest Colorado.
About LPEA
La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is a locally owned, member-governed electric cooperative serving approximately 37,000 homes and businesses across Southwest Colorado. As an independent co-op, LPEA is committed to keeping power reliable and affordable while ensuring members have a direct voice in how their energy future is shaped. LPEA serves a diverse region, from rural communities and Tribal partners to growing towns and businesses, each with different energy needs. Whether members are focused on keeping the lights on, managing their bills, or adopting new technologies like solar and battery storage, LPEA is working to meet them where they are. In 2026, LPEA joined the Southwest Power Pool, expanding access to a broader mix of energy resources to strengthen reliability, reduce costs, and support a cleaner, more flexible energy future, while keeping decisions local.
Learn more about LPEA at lpea.coop.
Laura Schepis is VP of Government & Community Relations, LPEA.