As communities across the U.S. work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy costs, and modernize infrastructure, one financial model has emerged as a powerful catalyst: the green bank. So what exactly is a green bank, and how does it work?
CCEF is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Residential Contractor Incentive Program, designed to reward top-performing contractors in our programs! Winners were evaluated by the total number of completed projects in 2025. Contractors are critical to our mission of supporting the transition to clean energy and creating meaningful, sustainable change. They provide valuable expertise to turn plans and investments into action in homes and communities across Colorado. The 2025 residential contractor incentive program was available to any CCEF-authorized contractor completing projects under the Electrify and Save On-Bill Repayment Program or the Residential Energy Upgrade Loan (RENU) program.
As temperatures drop this winter season, it doesn’t take long to notice if your home struggles to stay warm. Drafty rooms, uneven temperatures, and sky-high heating bills can all point to efficiency issues. Preparing your home for winter isn’t just about making one fix, but about how well different home improvement strategies work together to trap heat and keep the cold out.
The state of Colorado has made substantial strides in renewable energy in recent years. Understanding its progress, including how it stacks up against other U.S. states, offers valuable insight into the broader clean energy transition.
If you’re looking for a simple, energy-efficient way to heat water you use at your home or business, a heat pump water heater (HPWH) could be a great option. These systems can be two to three times more efficient than electric resistance water heaters.
The state of Colorado has made substantial strides in renewable energy in recent years. Understanding its progress, including how it stacks up against other U.S. states, offers valuable insight into the broader clean energy transition.
As 2025 comes to a close, the Collective Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) is reflecting on the progress and impact of the Electrify and Save On-Bill Repayment (OBR) Program. Launched in May 2024, this program offers an innovative repayment solution at no up-front cost, designed to expand access to clean energy upgrades for Colorado homeowners in participating utility co-operative territories. From the start, the goal was simple yet transformative: help more people make the switch to clean or energy-efficient technologies without high financial barriers.
As of September 2025, Colorado businesses face a limited window to capitalize on federal clean energy incentives before they are significantly reduced or eliminated. The recent “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) accelerates the phase-out of key tax credits and deductions, making this moment critical for businesses looking to invest in renewable energy, energy storage, and energy-efficient building improvements.
At Collective Clean Energy Fund (CCEF), we practice what we preach. Many of us have brought clean energy upgrades into our own homes, from efficient heating and cooling systems to better insulation and electric vehicle (EV) chargers. In this blog, three team members share their favorite upgrades, offering firsthand insight into what worked, what surprised them, and why these solutions are worth considering.
Now is the time to learn how to take advantage of these tax credits before they’re gone. Join us on Wednesday, August 27th for a free virtual workshop on how to build electrification for your business.
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