Xcel Energy Colorado - Renewable Battery Connect
Upfront incentive of $250-$350 per kW of battery capacity, up to $5,000 (more for income-qualified customers) in exchange for letting Xcel use the battery during peak events.
Sterling gets its power from Xcel Energy. Here's what you can claim and who can do the work.
Upfront incentive of $250-$350 per kW of battery capacity, up to $5,000 (more for income-qualified customers) in exchange for letting Xcel use the battery during peak events.
Heat pump water heater rebate, $1,500 from October 1, 2026 (was $2,250).
$500 rebate for a qualifying Level 2 home charger, up to $1,300 for income-qualified customers; requires enrolling in Optimize Your Charge.
State income tax credit for qualifying air-source and ground-source heat pumps and heat pump water heaters, claimed by the installing contractor, which passes savings to the customer.
From October 1, 2026: cold-climate air-source heat pumps $1,500 per heating ton, standard heat pumps $600 per ton (reduced from $2,250 and $900).
Heat pump water heater $1,750; Cold climate heat pump for space heating and cooling $8,000; Heat pump for space heating and cooling $3,000; Total maximum rebate $14,000
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Sterling has 13.7 public charging ports per 10,000 residents, against 13.2 across Colorado. See how towns compare.
5 public charging stations in Sterling: 10 Level 2 ports and 10 DC fast ports.
| Station | Address | Ports | Network | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling, CO - Tesla Supercharger | 125 Overland Trail | 8 fast | Tesla | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. |
| STERLING EV ST1 PL1 | 130 North 4th Street | 1 fast | ChargePoint Network | 24 hours daily |
| STERLING EV ST1 PL2 | 130 North 4th Street | 1 fast | ChargePoint Network | 24 hours daily |
| Sterling, CO - Tesla Destination | 125 Overland Trail | 8 Level 2 | Tesla Destination | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. |
| North Sterling State Park | 24005 Co Road 330 | 2 Level 2 | RIVIAN_WAYPOINTS | 24 hours daily |
Source: U.S. Department of Energy station locator. Confirmation dates vary by station.