Rebate filing in Denver
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Denver County, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for an address in Denver County in about two minutes.
Heat pump rebates in Denver County
Denver County has 352,593 homes across 153.074 square miles. Census figures show that 61.5% of homes use utility gas for heat, while 35% use electricity. The current heating system determines which Xcel Energy rebate amount applies.
Denver is the only town listed in Denver County. Its figures match the county, with a 1974 median build year, 49.8% of homes in multi-unit buildings, and 41.2% detached homes. Rebate eligibility depends on the home, its current heat, and the system selected.
Denver County has a much larger multi-unit building share than Colorado. The county has 49.8%, while Colorado has 26.9%. Ductless systems fit condos and homes without ducts, while ducted and dual-fuel systems fit homes with suitable ducts.
Denver County also has a larger multi-unit share than nearby Broomfield County, at 49.8% compared with 32%. Its detached-home share is 41.2%, compared with Broomfield County's 58.9%. That housing mix makes system layout and existing ducts important before choosing a rebate-eligible heat pump.
Programs available for Denver County homes
Our estimate tool shows four applicable rebate program entries for Denver County. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount is $1,000. Every Colorado home can use it for a ducted heat pump, dual-fuel system, or ductless system.
The Power Ahead Colorado rebate is $1,500. It applies to all three system types in Denver County. This program also applies in Adams County, Arapahoe County, Boulder County, Broomfield County, Clear Creek County, Douglas County, Gilpin County, Jefferson County, and Weld County.
Xcel Energy offers one rebate path for homes that now heat with a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane. That amount is $1,500 per ton of heating. This rule applies to each of the three heat pump system types. Denver County's 61.5% utility-gas share makes this the relevant path for many homes.
Xcel Energy has a separate rebate path for homes that now heat with electric heat. That amount is $750 per ton of heating. It also applies to ducted, dual-fuel, and ductless jobs, but uses a different amount than the gas and propane path. Denver County's 35% electric-heat share is higher than Colorado's 25.2% share.
Rebates for gas and propane homes
A gas-heated Denver County home can stack the Xcel Energy gas-heating rebate, the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount, and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate. For a 3 ton ducted heat pump, the combined total is $7,000. The program breakdown 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 same program combination applies to a 3 ton dual-fuel system in a gas-heated home. The combined rebate total is $7,000. Dual fuel keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours, while the heat pump provides both heating and cooling.
Propane homes use the same Xcel Energy rebate rule as gas-heated homes. For a 3 ton ducted heat pump replacing propane heat, the combined rebate total is $7,000. 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).
A ductless system also qualifies through the gas-heating path when it replaces gas heat. For a 3 ton ductless mini-split in a gas-heated home, the combined total is $7,000. 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). The system choice still depends on duct availability, the home layout, and the heating equipment being replaced.
Rebates for electric-heated homes
Electric-heated homes use the Xcel Energy electric-heat rebate with the state discount and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate. For a 3 ton ducted heat pump, the combined rebate total is $4,700. The listed program combination is the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500).
For a 3 ton ductless mini-split replacing electric heat, the combined rebate total is $4,700. The listed programs are the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). Ductless equipment suits condos, additions, and older homes that lack ducts.
Electric heat is more common in Denver County than across Colorado. Denver County stands at 35%, compared with 25.2% statewide. That difference matters because the electric-heat Xcel Energy rebate follows a different amount from the gas and propane rebate path.
Denver County also has 39.9% of homes in buildings with 10 or more units. Colorado has 17.8% in those buildings. A condo or apartment layout can call for ductless equipment rather than a whole-home ducted system. We check the home before selecting equipment.
Denver homes and the right rebate path
Denver County has 35.5% of homes built before 1960, compared with 16.3% across Colorado. Older homes are more likely to lack ducts or have small ducts. A ductless system avoids ductwork, while ducted equipment requires a duct check.
The county median build year is 1974, earlier than Colorado's 1987 median. Homes built from 1960 to 1979 account for 21.9% of Denver County housing. We measure the home and check ducts and the electrical panel before installation.
Denver ZIP code 80202 has 97.4% of homes in multi-unit buildings and 63.7% electric heat. That pattern points toward an electric-heat rebate path and equipment that fits a multi-unit layout. Its median build year is 2005, and 39.3% of homes were built in 2010 or later.
Denver ZIP code 80249 has 76.6% detached homes and 60.4% gas heat. This differs from 80202 and points toward the gas-heating rebate path. Its median build year is 2006, and 33.3% of homes were built in 2010 or later. Both places are in Denver County, so the state discount and Power Ahead Colorado rebate apply.
Programs that do not apply here
Three Efficiency Works rebate entries are listed as not applying in Denver County. They cover the ducted path, the ductless path, and the ductless baseboard path. They do not stack with a Denver County heat pump job.
The Boulder County income-qualified rebate does not apply in Denver County. No income-qualified program is listed among the programs that apply here. Denver County estimates use the applicable Xcel Energy, State of Colorado, and Power Ahead Colorado programs.
Holy Cross Energy rebate, Mountain Parks Electric rebate, Gunnison County Electric rebate, San Miguel Power rebate, and Sangre de Cristo Electric rebate do not apply in Denver County. They appear in the county's not-applicable program list, so they are excluded from a Denver County rebate total.
The programs that apply here do not change by Denver County ZIP code. A home in 80202 and a home in 80249 use the same county program list. Their current heating fuel and selected system determine the applicable Xcel Energy rebate path.
How Denver County rebate filing works
We file every rebate for the homeowner. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount comes off the invoice. That discount is $1,000 and applies to every Colorado home on any of the three heat pump system types.
The online estimate takes about 2 minutes. A winter gas bill makes an estimate more accurate for a gas-heated home. We use the current heating system to identify the gas, propane, or electric Xcel Energy rebate path.
The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31. It does not add to the Denver County rebate combinations listed on this page. Current planning should use the applicable Xcel Energy rebate, State of Colorado discount, and Power Ahead Colorado rebate.
Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days. We check the ducts and electrical panel before installation, then file the rebates for the qualifying system and heating-fuel path.
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Questions we hear
Which rebates apply to a gas-heated Denver County home?
A gas-heated home can use the Xcel Energy rebate for homes replacing a gas furnace or gas boiler, the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount, and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate. These programs apply to ducted, dual-fuel, and ductless systems. For a 3 ton ducted heat pump, the combined rebate total is $7,000.
What rebates apply to a Denver County home with electric heat?
An electric-heated home can use the Xcel Energy electric-heat rebate, the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount, and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate. Each applies to ducted, dual-fuel, and ductless systems. For a 3 ton ducted heat pump, the combined total is $4,700. A 3 ton ductless system replacing electric heat has $4,700.
Do propane homes qualify for Denver County heat pump rebates?
Yes. The Xcel Energy gas-heating rebate rule includes homes that now heat with propane. It stacks with the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate on all three system types. For a 3 ton ducted heat pump replacing propane heat, the combined rebate total is $7,000.
Is there an income-qualified rebate for Denver County?
No income-qualified rebate program is listed among the programs that apply in Denver County. The Boulder County income-qualified rebate is listed as not applying here. Denver County homeowners can still use the applicable Xcel Energy rebate path, the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount, and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate when their home meets each program rule.
Will Strata file heat pump rebates in Denver County?
Yes. We file every rebate for the homeowner, and the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount comes off the invoice. The online estimate takes about 2 minutes. A winter gas bill makes a gas-home estimate more accurate. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31, so it does not add to current rebate totals.