Installs in Coal Creek
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Coal Creek, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Coal Creek address in about two minutes.
Coal Creek homes and heat pump choices
Coal Creek has 1,360 homes across 9.389 square miles, and 1,169 are occupied. Census figures show a median build year of 1982 and 6.1 median rooms. That makes Coal Creek housing slightly older and roomier than Colorado, where the median build year is 1987 and median room count is 5.7.
Detached houses make up 96.3% of Coal Creek homes. Jefferson County is far less detached at 64.1%, and Colorado is 61.8% detached. Multiunit buildings account for 1.4% here, compared with 26.1% in the county and 26.9% statewide. Most Coal Creek projects call for a whole-home plan, duct review, and equipment sized for a detached house.
Owner occupancy is 92.8% in Coal Creek, above Jefferson County at 70.6% and Colorado at 66.3%. Homeowners can choose a heat pump that also cools, while matching the system to existing ducts, fuel, and the home's construction period. We measure the home and check ducts and the electrical panel before we install.
Coal Creek housing ages guide system planning
Homes built from 1980 to 1999 form Coal Creek's largest construction group at 36.1%. Another 26.8% were built from 1960 to 1979, and 18.5% were built before 1960. Only 3.8% were built in 2010 or later. This is an older housing mix than Colorado, where 14% of homes were built in 2010 or later.
Jefferson County has a median build year of 1980, close to Coal Creek's 1982. The county has 37.2% of homes built from 1960 to 1979, versus 26.8% here. Coal Creek has a larger 1980 to 1999 share than the county, 36.1% compared with 30.1%. Older homes are more likely to have small ducts or no ducts, so inspection decides whether to use existing ducts or plan indoor units.
A ducted heat pump fits homes with ducts that can carry the required airflow. Dual fuel fits a gas-heated home with a furnace worth retaining for the coldest hours. Ductless units suit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Coal Creek's 1.4% multiunit share is small, but each of those homes needs its own layout review.
How Coal Creek homes heat today
Utility gas heats 33.9% of Coal Creek homes. Propane heats 25.3%, electricity heats 16.2%, wood heats 10.6%, fuel oil heats 8.7%, and solar heats 4.6%. Coal Creek's gas share is well below Jefferson County's 72.2% and Colorado's 66.7%. Its propane share is far above the county's 2.4% and the state's 4.9%.
This fuel mix supports different replacement paths. A gas furnace home can use a ducted heat pump or a dual-fuel setup. A propane-heated home can use a ducted heat pump where ducts work, or ductless equipment where they do not. A home on electric heat can use any of the three systems after we review its panel, layout, and current heating equipment.
Nearby towns show how sharply heating choices change. Eldorado Springs has 72.9% gas heat, while St. Ann Highlands and Bonanza Mountain Estates report no gas heat. Bonanza Mountain Estates has 53.1% propane heat and 46.9% electric heat. Mountain Meadows has 73.3% propane heat. Coal Creek needs a home-by-home fuel review rather than a one-system approach.
Sizing a Coal Creek heat pump
Our estimate tool sizes for an outdoor design temperature of 1°F and an indoor target of 70°F. It uses an elevation of 5,300 ft, where an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, the estimate uses a coefficient of performance of 2. Cold-climate equipment must be selected for these conditions, not just square footage.
For the example 2,000 square foot, 2-story home with a gas furnace built from 1980 to 1999, the design load is 2.8 tons. The example calls for a 30 A breaker. The home's age group is Coal Creek's largest, at 36.1%, so this example provides a useful starting point. It is not a substitute for measuring the actual home, ducts, and electrical panel.
Construction age changes the estimated load. A 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built before 1960 sizes at 3.4 tons, while one built from 1960 to 1979 sizes at 3.2 tons. A home built from 2000 to 2009 sizes at 2.4 tons, and one built in 2010 or later sizes at 2.0 tons. Coal Creek's wide age spread makes sizing by construction group important.
Coal Creek rebates and example prices
Our estimate tool shows rebates for Coal Creek. Xcel Energy customers who now heat with a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane can receive the Xcel Energy rebate of $1,500 per ton of heating on any of the three systems. Homes now using electric heat have an Xcel Energy rebate of $750 per ton of heating. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount is $1,000, and Power Ahead Colorado is $1,500.
For a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home, total listed rebates are $7,000. The rebate set is 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 total is $4,700, with the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). A propane-heated home has $7,000 listed, including the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). We file every rebate for the homeowner, and the Colorado state discount comes off the invoice.
For the example home, a ducted heat pump costs $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates and $8,400 to $21,200 after rebates. A dual-fuel system costs $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates. Keeping the gas furnace for the coldest hours makes dual fuel a direct fit for the example's existing gas heat.
A ductless example covers 1,500 square feet with 3 indoor units. Its price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,800 to $15,200 after rebates. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31. Rebate eligibility follows the current fuel, customer status, system, and program rules.
How ZIP code 80403 differs
Coal Creek's listed ZIP code is 80403. It contains 8,983 homes, with a median build year of 1992. That is newer than Coal Creek's 1982 median and Jefferson County's 1980 median. The ZIP has 12.1% of homes built in 2010 or later, compared with 3.8% in Coal Creek.
Gas heats 68.4% of homes in 80403, compared with 33.9% in Coal Creek. Propane heats 8.6% in the ZIP, far below Coal Creek's 25.3%. Electric heat is 15.2% in 80403 and 16.2% in Coal Creek. ZIP-level fuel patterns differ from the town figures, so current equipment matters more than a map label when choosing ducted, dual-fuel, or ductless equipment.
The ZIP is 86.1% detached housing and 7.2% multiunit buildings. Coal Creek is 96.3% detached and 1.4% multiunit. A ducted or dual-fuel plan suits many detached houses after duct inspection. Ductless equipment gives a defined path for additions, homes without ducts, and multiunit layouts. Most installs take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days.
Coal Creek in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Creek | 1,360 | 1982 | 18.5% | 3.8% | 33.9% | 16.2% | 25.3% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80403 | Coal Creek | 8,983 | 1992 | 68.4% | Xcel Energy | 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
Which heat pump system fits a Coal Creek house with a gas furnace?
A ducted heat pump fits a house with ducts that pass our inspection. A dual-fuel system fits a gas-heated house where the furnace stays for the coldest hours. Gas heats 33.9% of Coal Creek homes, compared with 72.2% in Jefferson County. For the example gas home, the dual-fuel price is $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates.
What rebates are listed for Coal Creek heat pump projects?
For qualifying Xcel Energy customers on gas, gas boiler, or propane heat, the listed Xcel Energy rebate is $1,500 per ton of heating. Homes on electric heat have $750 per ton of heating listed. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount is $1,000, and Power Ahead Colorado is $1,500. We file every rebate, and the state discount comes off the invoice.
How is a Coal Creek heat pump sized for winter?
We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using 5,300 ft. At that elevation, our estimate accounts for 18% heat-output loss from an air-source unit. The 2,000 square foot, 2-story example home built from 1980 to 1999 has a design load of 2.8 tons. We also measure the home and inspect ducts and the electrical panel.
Are ductless heat pumps a fit for Coal Creek homes?
Yes. Ductless units suit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Coal Creek has 1.4% multiunit buildings, while 96.3% of homes are detached. For the 1,500 square foot ductless example, the plan uses 3 indoor units. Its cost is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,800 to $15,200 after rebates.
Why does ZIP code 80403 need separate planning?
ZIP code 80403 has a 1992 median build year, versus 1982 in Coal Creek. Gas heats 68.4% of ZIP homes but 33.9% of Coal Creek homes. The ZIP also has 7.2% multiunit buildings, compared with 1.4% in Coal Creek. Those differences affect the starting system discussion, but current fuel, ducts, panel, and measured load determine the final design.