Energy Code Adoption and Enforcement Grant
Energy Code Adoption and Enforcement Grant supports Colorado local governments in adopting and enforcing building energy codes to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Funder: Colorado Energy Office
Due Dates: November 27, 2026 (FY27 First Round, 5:00 PM MT) | May 28, 2027 (FY27 Second Round, 5:00 PM MT)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$125,000 per local government; $20,000–$249,999 per partnership; no matching funds required
Summary: Supports Colorado local governments in adopting, implementing, and enforcing building energy codes that meet or exceed state requirements.
Key Information: Code-adoption proposals must support the Model Low Energy and Carbon Code or an equivalent or more restrictive code.
Description
The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) administers this program under House Bill 22-1362 to help local governments meet Colorado’s building energy code requirements. It supports adoption, implementation, and enforcement of codes that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in new and renovated residential and commercial buildings. The Model Low Energy and Carbon Code, based on the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code with Colorado-specific amendments, became the state minimum energy code on July 1, 2026.
Funding supports technical consultants, staff time, cost and savings analyses, public engagement, training, workforce development, and compliance review and verification. Projects may also improve enforcement processes or pilot innovative compliance tools. Local governments may apply individually or jointly, with priority given to underserved communities, partnerships, and applicants that have not previously received an award.
