Installs in Centennial
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Centennial, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Centennial address in about two minutes.
Centennial homes and the surrounding housing mix
Centennial has 42,513 homes, with 41,518 occupied. Census figures show a median build year of 1982 and 7.5 median rooms. Arapahoe County is newer, with a 1985 median build year, and has smaller homes by room count at 5.8. Centennial therefore has a substantial stock of larger established homes that need a room-by-room sizing review rather than a size chosen from floor area alone.
Homes built from 1980 to 1999 account for 43.4% of Centennial housing. Another 40.8% were built from 1960 to 1979. That makes these two age groups the core of local heat pump planning. Older homes are more likely to have small ducts, while homes from the 1980 to 1999 group often have existing forced-air systems worth evaluating for a ducted replacement.
Centennial has 74.1% detached houses, above Arapahoe County's 56.3% and Colorado's 61.8%. Its 16.1% share of homes in any multi-unit building is below the county's 32.2% and Colorado's 26.9%. Detached homes point toward central ducted or dual-fuel systems, while condos and attached homes need a closer look at duct access, equipment location, and ductless zoning.
Centennial compared with nearby towns
Nearby housing differs sharply. Cherry Creek has a median build year of 1982, matching Centennial, but has 25.5% of homes in any multi-unit building versus Centennial's 16.1%. Greenwood Village has a 1993 median build year and 38.7% in any multi-unit building. Those higher multi-unit shares make ductless layouts relevant for a larger part of their housing stock than in Centennial.
Inverness has a 2011 median build year, compared with Centennial's 1982. It has 90.2% of homes in any multi-unit building and only 2.1% detached houses. Dove Valley has a 2004 median build year, 55.5% in any multi-unit building, and 20.2% detached houses. Centennial's 74.1% detached share means a central system is a much more common starting point here.
Centennial's 81.3% owner-occupied share exceeds Arapahoe County's 65.1% and Colorado's 66.3%. That supports planning a system around the home's existing ducts, electrical panel, and long-term comfort needs. We measure the home and check the ducts and electrical panel before installation. Heat pumps also provide cooling, so the same review addresses both heating and summer comfort.
How Centennial homes heat today
Utility gas heats 77.8% of Centennial homes. That is higher than Arapahoe County at 65.9%, Colorado at 66.7%, Cherry Creek at 72.9%, and Greenwood Village at 68.8%. Gas furnace replacement is therefore the main local heat pump path. Heat pumps move heat instead of burning fuel, and a dual-fuel system keeps the existing gas furnace available for the coldest hours.
Electric heat serves 20.2% of Centennial homes, below Arapahoe County's 30.6% and Colorado's 25.2%. It is also below Inverness at 44.2% and Dove Valley at 41%. A home already on electric heat can use a ducted unit if it has suitable ducts, or a ductless system where ducts are absent, undersized, or impractical.
Propane heats 1.3% of Centennial homes. That is close to Arapahoe County's 1.6%, but far below Elbert County's 40.6%. Centennial's mix favors an evaluation of gas equipment and existing air distribution. The local rebate rules cover homes that now heat with a gas furnace, gas boiler, propane, or electric heat, depending on the program.
Three system paths for Centennial housing
A ducted heat pump fits many of Centennial's 74.1% detached houses, especially homes with usable central ducts. It replaces or works with forced-air equipment and cools through the same distribution system. For the 43.4% of homes built from 1980 to 1999, duct condition matters because the system must deliver the calculated heat to every room without relying on a guessed capacity.
Dual fuel fits gas-heated homes that have a gas furnace and ducts in good condition. Since 77.8% of homes use utility gas, this is a direct option for much of Centennial's housing. The heat pump handles heating and cooling, while the furnace remains for the coldest hours. This approach also matches the rebate path for homes now heated by gas.
Ductless heat pumps fit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Centennial has 9.4% attached houses and 16.1% of homes in any multi-unit building, so this option matters beyond detached houses. In 80112, 48.9% of homes are in any multi-unit building. A ductless layout gives individual indoor units to spaces that lack a practical central duct route.
Sizing a Centennial heat pump
Our estimate tool sizes at 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using an elevation of 5,300 ft. At that elevation, an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, the sizing model uses a coefficient of performance of 2. These conditions are why equipment is selected for Centennial's design load rather than by home size alone.
For the example home, a 2,000 square foot, two-story, gas-heated home built from 1980 to 1999, the design load is 2.8 tons. The estimate calls for a 30 A breaker. A similarly sized home built from 1960 to 1979 has a 3.2 tons design load, while one built in 2000 to 2009 has a 2.4 tons load. Construction age changes the equipment decision.
For a 1,500 square foot ductless example, our estimate tool uses 3 indoor units. Its planning setting is 500 sq ft per indoor unit, with up to 5 indoor units priced before a custom quote. The online estimate takes about two minutes. Adding a winter gas bill makes its result more accurate because it gives the sizing review a useful record of actual heating use.
Rebates and example prices in Centennial
Our estimate tool shows $7,000 in total rebates for a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home. The programs in that total are the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). Centennial is in Arapahoe County, which qualifies for the Power Ahead Colorado rebate. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home and comes off the invoice.
For the example 2,000 square foot home, ducted heat pump pricing before rebates is $15,100 to $27,900. The after-rebate range is $8,400 to $21,200. Dual-fuel pricing before rebates is $12,100 to $22,500, and the after-rebate range is $5,400 to $15,800. The dual-fuel path costs less in this example because it retains the gas furnace for the coldest hours.
The 1,500 square foot ductless example with 3 indoor units is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,800 to $15,200 after rebates. A gas-heated ductless home has $7,000 in total rebates, while a ductless system replacing electric heat has $4,700. We file every rebate for the homeowner. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
How Centennial ZIP codes shape the system choice
ZIP code 80015 has 25,482 homes and a 1992 median build year. It has 81.6% detached houses and 9.6% in any multi-unit building. Gas heats 74.9% of homes, while electric heat serves 23.2%. This mix favors a duct review for many detached homes, with ductless options for the smaller multi-unit portion.
ZIP code 80121 has a 1972 median build year, the oldest among the listed Centennial ZIP codes. Gas heat reaches 82.9%, above 80015 at 74.9% and 80112 at 64.3%. It also has 84.6% detached houses. Older ducts deserve careful inspection here, and dual fuel is a strong fit where a usable gas furnace and central ducts are already present.
ZIP code 80112 has 16,874 homes, a 1995 median build year, and 48.9% in any multi-unit building. Its electric heat share is 33%, above Centennial's 20.2%. ZIP code 80122 has a 1978 median build year and 68.9% detached houses. Those differences call for separate equipment plans: more ductless assessments in 80112, and more central duct and furnace assessments in 80122.
Centennial in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial | 42,513 | 1982 | 3.5% | 6.3% | 77.8% | 20.2% | 1.3% |
| Arapahoe County | 265,980 | 1985 | 9.1% | 11% | 65.9% | 30.6% | 1.6% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80015 | Centennial | 25,482 | 1992 | 74.9% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80016 | Aurora | 24,227 | 2007 | 74.4% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80112 | Centennial | 16,874 | 1995 | 64.3% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80121 | Centennial | 7,501 | 1972 | 82.9% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80122 | Centennial | 13,180 | 1978 | 78.2% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Arapahoe County
- Ducted heat pump in Arapahoe CountyPrices by home age and the Arapahoe rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Arapahoe CountyPrices by home age and the Arapahoe rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Arapahoe CountyPrices by home age and the Arapahoe rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Arapahoe County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Arapahoe 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 typical Centennial gas-heated home?
Dual fuel fits many Centennial homes because 77.8% use utility gas and 74.1% are detached houses. It keeps a gas furnace for the coldest hours while the heat pump provides heating and cooling. A ducted heat pump is also an option when the existing ducts are suitable. We measure the home and inspect ducts before selecting either path.
How much rebate funding applies to a gas-heated Centennial home?
For a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home, our estimate tool shows $7,000 in total rebates. That 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). Centennial is in Arapahoe County, which is included in the Power Ahead Colorado rebate rule. The Colorado state discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
How is a heat pump sized for Centennial?
We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, at an elevation of 5,300 ft. Air-source equipment loses 18% of heat output at that elevation, so floor area alone is not enough. The example 2,000 square foot, two-story home built from 1980 to 1999 has a design load of 2.8 tons and uses a 30 A breaker.
What does a heat pump cost for the example Centennial home?
For the 2,000 square foot, two-story, gas-heated example home built from 1980 to 1999, a ducted heat pump is $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates and $8,400 to $21,200 after rebates. A dual-fuel system is $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates. The estimate reflects the example's 2.8 tons design load.
Why does the recommended system differ across Centennial ZIP codes?
Housing differs by ZIP code. In 80112, 48.9% of homes are in any multi-unit building and 33% use electric heat, so ductless planning is important. In 80121, 84.6% of homes are detached and 82.9% use gas heat, making ducted and dual-fuel reviews more common. Equipment selection still depends on the measured home, ducts, and electrical panel.