Installs in Brook Forest
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Brook Forest, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Brook Forest address in about two minutes.
Brook Forest homes and nearby housing
Census figures count 344 homes in Brook Forest, spread across 1.389 square miles. Of those homes, 223 are occupied. The town has a 1986 median build year, close to Colorado's 1987 median, but later than Jefferson County's 1980 median. Homes have a median of 5 rooms, compared with 5.7 statewide and 6.3 countywide.
Brook Forest is entirely detached housing. Detached houses make up 100% of homes here, versus 64.1% in Jefferson County and 61.8% in Colorado. There are no attached homes or multi-unit buildings in town. Owner occupancy is 92.4%, above the county's 70.6% and Colorado's 66.3%. That points to whole-home equipment decisions in houses rather than shared-building systems.
The local housing stock centers on homes built from 1960 to 1979, at 48%. Another 35.5% was built from 1980 to 1999. Jefferson County has 37.2% from 1960 to 1979 and 30.1% from 1980 to 1999. These age groups call for a duct review before choosing a central heat pump. Older duct runs can be small, and some homes need a ductless approach instead.
Brook Forest compared with nearby towns
Brook Forest's 1986 median build year is later than Evergreen's 1977, Aspen Park's 1977, Kittredge's 1985, and Indian Hills' 1965. Indian Hills has 42.6% of homes built before 1960, while Brook Forest has none in that group. Brook Forest has no homes built in 2010 or later, as do Aspen Park, Kittredge, and Indian Hills. Equipment should follow each home's construction and ducts, not its town name.
Gas heats 77.6% of Brook Forest homes. That exceeds Evergreen's 71.6%, Aspen Park's 65.7%, Kittredge's 61%, and Indian Hills' 79.1%. Electricity heats 3.1% of homes here, below every nearby town. Wood heats 12.6% of Brook Forest homes, compared with 0.6% across Jefferson County. A gas-heated home can use either a ducted heat pump or a dual-fuel system.
All homes in Brook Forest are detached, matching Aspen Park and Indian Hills at 100%. Evergreen is 87.6% detached, Kittredge is 79.2%, and Jefferson County is 64.1%. Brook Forest has no multi-unit buildings, while Evergreen has 5.7% and Jefferson County has 26.1%. Ductless heat pumps still fit detached homes without ducts, additions, and separate comfort zones.
Heat pump choices for Brook Forest homes
A ducted heat pump fits Brook Forest houses with usable central ducts. Heat pumps move heat instead of burning fuel, and they also cool the home. With 77.6% of local homes using utility gas, many homes start with a gas furnace and duct network. We measure the home and inspect ducts and the electrical panel before installation.
Dual fuel suits a gas-heated home that wants to keep its furnace for the coldest hours. The heat pump handles heating and cooling, while the gas furnace remains in place. This choice matches much of the town's 48% share built from 1960 to 1979, where duct condition deserves close attention. It also fits the 35.5% built from 1980 to 1999 when the existing furnace and ducts remain sound.
Ductless heat pumps fit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Brook Forest has no multi-unit buildings, but a detached house can still use ductless indoor units for rooms that lack duct coverage. Our estimate tool uses one indoor unit for each 500 sq ft of floor area. It prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote. This option also avoids extending ducts through rooms that were not part of the original system.
Sizing a system for Brook Forest
We size air-source equipment to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. Our sizing uses an elevation of 5,300 ft. At that elevation, an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, the estimate uses a coefficient of performance of 2. These conditions are why square footage alone does not set the equipment size.
Our example is a 2,000 square foot, 2-story home with a gas furnace, built from 1960 to 1979. Its design heat load is 3.2 tons. The electrical panel needs a 30 A breaker in this example. We check the panel before installation because the final equipment choice must match the home's electrical capacity. Duct condition and the measured home also affect the final system selection.
Construction year changes the result. For the same 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home, a pre-1960 house has a design load of 3.4 tons. A home built from 1980 to 1999 has 2.8 tons, while one built from 2000 to 2009 has 2.4 tons. Brook Forest's largest build group is 1960 to 1979, so 3.2 tons is the relevant starting example, not a standard size for every house.
Brook Forest heat pump prices and rebates
For the example home, our estimate tool shows a ducted heat pump at $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates. After rebates, the range is $14,900 to $28,700. A dual-fuel system is $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $11,500 to $22,700 after rebates. These ranges apply to the example home's build group, heat source, size, and electrical needs.
For a 1,500 square foot, one-story home with electric heat and no ducts, the ductless example uses 3 indoor units. Its price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $9,300 to $16,700 after rebates. Ductless pricing follows indoor-unit count. One indoor unit is $5,800 to $9,400, while 5 indoor units are $17,800 to $28,900. The indoor-unit count reflects the floor area and room layout in the home.
Our estimate tool puts total rebates for a gas-heated home with a 3-ton ducted heat pump at $7,000. The total includes the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). For a home on electric heat, the 3-ton ducted total is $2,500, from the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The gas total is higher because the Xcel Energy rebate applies to homes now heated by a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane.
Brook Forest rebate steps and ZIP code
Three programs apply here on any of the three system types. The Xcel Energy rebate is $1,500 per ton of heating for eligible Xcel Energy customers with a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane heat. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount is $1,000 for every Colorado home. Power Ahead Colorado is $1,500 for homes in Jefferson County. The state discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31. The available local stack therefore matters in a Brook Forest project. A gas-heated 3-ton dual-fuel system has total rebates of $7,000, including the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). A 3-ton ductless system in a gas-heated home has total rebates of $7,000. The qualifying current heating fuel changes which rebate total applies.
Brook Forest uses ZIP code 80439, whose main town is Evergreen. Census figures show 11,137 homes in this ZIP code, with a 1980 median build year. Gas heats 59.8% of ZIP code homes, below Brook Forest's 77.6%. Electricity heats 19.4% and propane heats 15%, both above Brook Forest's 3.1% electricity share and 0% propane share. The ZIP code is 91.3% detached, below Brook Forest's 100%, so the home's own fuel and layout should guide the system choice.
Brook Forest in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Forest | 344 | 1986 | 0% | 0% | 77.6% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Jefferson County | 251,183 | 1980 | 13.7% | 9.1% | 72.2% | 23.1% | 2.4% |
| Colorado | 2,545,124 | 1987 | 16.3% | 14% | 66.7% | 25.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP | Main town | Homes | Median year built | Heat with gas | Electric utility | Install area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80439 | Evergreen | 11,137 | 1980 | 59.8% | Other or not sure | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Jefferson County
- Ducted heat pump in Jefferson CountyPrices by home age and the Jefferson rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Jefferson CountyPrices by home age and the Jefferson rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Jefferson CountyPrices by home age and the Jefferson rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Jefferson County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Jefferson CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
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Questions we hear
What heat pump system fits a Brook Forest house with ducts?
A ducted heat pump fits a house with usable central ducts. Brook Forest has 100% detached homes, and 77.6% use utility gas, so many homes begin with a furnace and duct system. We measure the house, inspect the ducts, and check the electrical panel before installation. A ducted heat pump provides heating and cooling without burning fuel.
Why choose dual fuel in Brook Forest?
Dual fuel keeps the existing gas furnace for the coldest hours and uses the heat pump for heating and cooling. It fits gas-heated homes, which make up 77.6% of Brook Forest housing. For the 2,000 square foot, 2-story example built from 1960 to 1979, dual fuel is $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $11,500 to $22,700 after rebates.
How are Brook Forest heat pumps sized?
We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using an elevation of 5,300 ft. Air-source equipment loses 18% of heat output at that elevation. The 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas example from 1960 to 1979 has a design heat load of 3.2 tons. We also check for a 30 A breaker requirement.
Which rebates apply to a gas-heated Brook Forest home?
A qualifying gas-heated home can stack the Xcel Energy rebate, the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount, and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate. For a 3-ton ducted heat pump, the total is $7,000. The program detail is the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The state discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
How does ZIP code 80439 differ from Brook Forest?
ZIP code 80439 has 11,137 homes and a 1980 median build year. Gas heats 59.8% of its homes, compared with 77.6% in Brook Forest. Electricity accounts for 19.4% and propane for 15% in the ZIP code, while Brook Forest has 3.1% electric heat and 0% propane. We use the individual home's fuel, ducts, and electrical panel for the final recommendation.