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Colorado State Capitol. Courtesy of the State of Colorado.
Colorado State Capitol. Courtesy of the State of Colorado.
Colorado Energy Office awards $7.2M building grants
ColoradoBiz Staff //February 25, 2026//
The Colorado Energy Office on Wednesday announced $7.2 million in grants to support emission reductions in large buildings across the state.
In Brief:
- Colorado Energy Office awarded $7.2M for large building decarbonization projects.
- 15 projects funded, including 10 planning grants and five implementation retrofits.
- Program supports state goal to cut large building emissions 20% by 2030.
- Up to 65% reimbursement available for under-resourced and affordable housing properties.
The funding, issued through the Large Building Decarbonization Showcase Grant Program, will support 15 building owners whose properties comply with Building Performance Colorado. The first round includes 10 planning projects and five implementation retrofits.
The state has set a goal of reducing pollution from large commercial, multifamily and public buildings by 20% by 2030.
“I am excited to see how these grants reduce emissions from more buildings in Colorado,” Gov. Jared Polis said.
The energy office said it prioritized projects based on technical merit, readiness for construction and potential greenhouse gas reductions. The program will reimburse up to 65% of project costs for under-resourced buildings or those facing financial hardship. Twelve of the 15 awards support under-resourced properties, including affordable housing, health care facilities and nonprofits.
Among the implementation projects:
• Intermountain Health received $669,721.10 to replace heating and cooling systems at a hospital.
• Walnut Place, a Boulder Housing Partners property, received $1,323,707 to replace central boilers with electric heat pumps in senior housing.
• Mercy Housing Mountain Plains received $2 million.
• Adams County Sheriff’s Substation received $2 million.
• The Resource Exchange received $732,712.50.
Planning grants of about $50,000 each were awarded to 1450 S Havana LLC, AdventHealth Porter, Boulder Valley School District, Laradon, Lockheed Martin, Mortenson Properties Inc., Nycon Resources Inc., the town of Hayden and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. Embassy House Condominiums received an emissions reduction assessment but did not request planning funds.
CEO Executive Director Will Toor said the projects show how building upgrades can lower utility costs and reduce emissions.
The energy office expects to open at least one additional implementation funding round in summer 2026.
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