Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Commercial Lighting Rebates

Boulder commercial property includes labs, older retail, and office buildings, plus city energy requirements for larger buildings. Lab and research space can run long hours.

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Independent information. Always confirm program rules before buying equipment.

Utility

Electric service in Boulder

Boulder commercial buildings are generally served by Xcel Energy.

Local building stock

Lab and research buildings in the Gunbarrel and east Boulder areas
Older Pearl Street retail and restaurant space
Office buildings with structured or surface parking
Light manufacturing and flex space

Local notes

What we watch for in Boulder

Boulder has building performance requirements for larger commercial buildings. A lighting upgrade often supports that work.
Lab space can have specific light level requirements. Those should be confirmed before fixtures are selected.

Programs we track

Lighting programs that may apply near Boulder

We publish rebate amounts only after verifying them against the official program source.

Program information

Business Lighting Efficiency Program

Xcel Energy

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Current incentive

CURRENT REBATE AMOUNT NEEDS VERIFICATION

We do not publish an amount we have not verified. Confirm the current amount with the provider before you buy anything.

Utility: Xcel Energy
Service territory: Xcel Energy commercial electric service territory in Colorado
Commercial account: Required
Building types: Commercial and industrial properties on a commercial electric account
Current fixtures: Fluorescent, T8, T12, metal halide, high pressure sodium, high-bay
Replacement fixtures: Qualifying energy-efficient LED lighting
DLC requirement: Some lighting programs require DLC-listed products. Confirm before buying.
Equipment rules: VERIFY CURRENT PROGRAM DETAILS
Pre-approval: May be required. Confirm before purchase or installation.
Inspection: VERIFY CURRENT PROGRAM DETAILS
Contractor rules: Some programs require a participating or registered contractor.
Application: Application and documentation are usually required.
Maximum incentive: CURRENT REBATE AMOUNT NEEDS VERIFICATION
Program dates: Unknown – Unknown
Last verified: Not verified yet

We have not verified current amounts or rules for this program cycle, so no amount is shown. Confirm with the provider before you buy.

Official source

Questions

Boulder lighting rebate questions

Does Boulder require energy work on commercial buildings?

Boulder has had requirements for larger commercial buildings. Confirm current rules with the city; they are separate from utility rebates.

Can lab lighting be upgraded?

Often yes, but light levels and color quality need to be specified carefully.

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Where is the building?

Commercial building address

City

ZIP code

I own or manage more than one commercial property.

No rebate or savings amount is guaranteed. Program rules and funding can change.

No rebate is guaranteed. Program rules and funding can change.

Next step

Want help with the next step?

If the building looks like a possible fit, we can connect you with our commercial lighting and energy partner for a closer review.

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By building type

Warehouse Industrial Manufacturing Office Retail Apartment / Multifamily Church Auto Dealership

Sources: Xcel Energy business rebates · City of Boulder

Information last reviewed September 1, 2026.