Celebrating Impact Through Partnership
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.
Electrify and Save On-Bill Repayment Program Winners
The results from the Electrify and Save On-Bill Repayment Program are in! The winners are as follows:
Congratulations, 1st Place! A tie between Mountain View Pella and Zero Homes.
Congratulations, 3rd Place! Sunrise Insulation.
1st Place (Tie) Mountain View Pella
Pella, tied for first-place, is a leader in high-quality, innovative window and door solutions serving Southern Colorado. Based in Colorado Springs, Pella’s regional dealership supports communities from Monument to Trinidad, with a strong customer base in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Grand Junction. Pella leads in innovation and quality on all new and replacement windows and doors. Whether you are looking to build a new property or replace existing windows, Pella has a wide range of solutions for you.
Working directly with homeowners and contractors with in-house service and guarantees, Pella’s commitment to energy efficiency, customization, and accessibility aligns closely with CCEF’s mission to turn clean energy investments into real results. By offering free consultations, Pella helps customers take full advantage of available incentives and discounts to design projects tailored to specific needs. Through January 31, 2026, homeowners can benefit from a limited-time promotion of 25% off all projects, along with no payments and no interest until 2027 (with approved credit), making high-performance windows and doors more attainable for households in their service area. Visit the Pella website to get more information.
1st Place (Tie): Zero Homes
Tied for the first-place title is Zero Homes, a Denver-based company with a statewide network dedicated to helping homeowners electrify, weatherize, and improve energy efficiency. Serving customers across participating Electrify and Save utility territories, Zero Homes offers a comprehensive suite of services, including air sealing, insulation, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, EV charging, battery storage, lighting upgrades, and energy assessments. Their holistic approach ensures customers receive solutions that are both practical and impactful.
What sets Zero Homes apart is their ability to help homeowners maximize affordability by navigating and stacking incentives. As a participant in the State’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR/HER) programs, Zero Homes enables customers to combine utility rebates, state funding, and accessible financing like the On-Bill Repayment Program, opening the door to meaningful upgrades that might otherwise be out of reach. Learn more via their website here.
3rd Place: Sunrise Insulation
Sunrise Insulation, operating as Peylan Energy Efficiency Services, earned third place in the 2025 Residential Contractor Incentive Program under the Electrify and Save On-Bill Repayment Program. Based in Alamosa, the team provides services throughout Chaffee County, the Gunnison Valley, Lake County, Otero County, Pueblo County, and the San Luis Valley. Their comprehensive offerings include energy audits, blower door testing, HVAC repair and replacement, cold-climate air source heat pump installation, heat pump water heaters, insulation upgrades, and more!
As a give-back company, Sunrise Insulation prioritizes working with families of all income levels, partnering with CCEF and Energy Outreach Colorado’s CARE program to ensure weatherization and electrification solutions are accessible to those who need them most. Looking ahead, they plan to expand with a second location in Denver in early 2026, supporting workforce development and helping meet growing demand for safe, electric technologies in the region. Through partnerships with organizations like Energy Outreach Colorado, they are working to ensure that Colorado’s clean energy transition leaves no one behind. Learn more on the Sunrise Insulation Facebook Page!
Colorado RENU Winners (Non-Solar)
The results from the Colorado Residential Energy Upgrade (RENU) Loan Program non-solar category are in! The winners are as follows:
Congratulations, 1st Place! Elephant Energy
Congratulations, 2nd Place! Apex Energy Solutions
Congratulations, 3rd Place! Jetson Home Corporation
1st Place: Elephant Energy
Elephant Energy, based in Broomfield, serves homeowners across Colorado’s Front Range. Their team specializes in whole-home electrification and weatherization, including: heat pump & heat pump water installation, insulation & air sealing, electrical upgrades (main panel, induction, EV chargers), and more.
Elephant Energy is also supporting homeowners in navigating the Colorado Home Energy Rebate (HEAR/HER) program and other stackable rebates. Income-qualified households can now get up to $14,000 of their project costs covered through HEAR/HER. A recent homeowner who completed a main panel upgrade, heat pump, and heat pump water heater installations with Elephant Energy was able to claim nearly $26,000 in rebates in January alone. Learn more about Elephant Energy here!
2nd Place: Apex Energy Solutions
Apex Energy Solutions, based in Englewood, Colorado, serves homeowners from the Denver metro area to Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, and more. Founded on the statement “There’s gotta be a better way.” Apex has grown by pairing cutting-edge technology with quality craftsmanship, choosing to forgo traditional sales tactics, instead prioritizing homeowner education and direct communication. Notably, Apex doesn't invest in traditional advertising, choosing instead to grow entirely through word of mouth and community partnerships.
Apex Energy specializes in energy-efficient residential window and door replacements. Their triple-pane window line, Insignia, is designed to reflect the sun's UV rays that cause carpets and furniture to fade, additionally keeping your home cooler in the summer while still allowing the sun's warming rays to enter during the winter. Built on trust, this cutting-edge technology is redefining home energy efficiency. Visit the Apex Energy Solutions website to learn more.
3rd Place: Jetson Home Corporation
Jetson Home Corporation, based in Centennial, Colorado, is expanding access to high-performance heat pump technology for homeowners across the Front Range and Greater Denver Metro area. Jetson focuses exclusively on heat pump installations, helping households transition away from traditional heating systems that rely on fossil fuels. Their broad service area reflects a growing demand for clean energy solutions that work reliably in Colorado’s climate.
What sets Jetson apart is its vertically integrated approach: installing only its own system, Jetson Air. This highly efficient technology heats and cools homes while working to reduce utility costs and keep homeowners comfortable year-round. Learn more about Jetson Home Corporation here.
RENU-Solar Winners
The results from the Residential Energy Upgrade Loan Program (exclusively solar) are in! The winners are as follows:
Congratulations, 1st Place! Photon Brothers
Congratulations, 2nd Place! Sandbox Solar
Congratulations, 3rd Place! Solar Wave Colorado
1st Place: Photon Brothers
Photon Brothers is a Colorado-based business with offices in Broomfield, Centennial, and Colorado Springs, serving homeowners throughout the Front Range, from Fort Collins to Pueblo. Their services include solar installations, home battery systems, EV charger installation, and roofing repairs and replacements, focusing on quality craftsmanship, custom solutions, and post installation support.
Photon Brothers emphasizes long-term relationships and system performance. They offer ongoing maintenance, with a 25-year warranty—one of the longest you’ll find in the industry. They also plan to participate in the Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program (HEAR/HER), helping eligible households access incentives that can lower the cost of home upgrades and make clean energy more accessible. Visit their website to learn more.
2nd Place: Sandbox Solar
Based in Fort Collins, Sandbox Solar has become a trusted clean energy partner across the Northern Front Range from Denver to Cheyenne. The company has grown into one of Colorado’s leading solar providers, earning recognition as Northern Colorado’s Best Solar Company and a Colorado Top Solar Contractor. At the heart of Sandbox Solar’s work is a simple mission: Empowering the world to be self-sufficient.
Today, Sandbox Solar serves communities with a comprehensive set of services, including home solar, battery storage, EV charging stations, commercial solar, solar repairs, agrivoltaics, and more! They are currently offering a 10% discount if you get PV (new or expansion), battery, and a heat pump—available through Q1 2026. Their team brings decades of combined experience to every project, helping customers navigate their project from start to finish. Learn more about Sandbox Solar here.
3rd Place: Solar Wave Colorado
Solar Wave is a locally owned and operated business based in Denver, serving homeowners within a 60-mile radius. Their team focuses on thoughtfully designed energy upgrades, offering solar PV installations, battery storage systems, EV charger installations, smart electrical panels, and Generac standby generators. By taking on a limited number of projects at a time, Solar Wave is able to provide each customer personalized attention, ensuring systems are designed and installed with care.
As the clean energy landscape continues to shift, Solar Wave is currently offering discounted equipment pricing to help offset the loss of the federal tax incentives, along with monthly promotions on solar and battery systems. With a commitment to quality over volume, Solar Wave is helping households build more comfortable, efficient homes. Visit their website for more information.
Join the CCEF Contractor Network for a Chance to Win!
We’re excited to celebrate this year’s winners and the tangible impact they’re making through their work with CCEF’s residential programs. By expanding access to clean energy and energy-efficient home upgrades, these contractors demonstrate what’s possible when expertise and collaboration align around a shared goal of bringing sustainable energy solutions to homes across the state.
CCEF looks forward to continuing this momentum in 2026 and beyond. Contractors interested in growing their pipeline and providing flexible financing options for customers are encouraged to join CCEF’s Contractor Network to be eligible for the 2026 Residential Contractor Incentive Program. Click here to view the participation criteria.
