Installs in Erie
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Erie, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Erie address in about two minutes.
Erie homes are newer than Boulder County homes
Census figures count 11,277 homes in Erie, with 11,101 occupied. The median home was built in 2007 and has 7.4 rooms. Boulder County has 142,809 homes, a 1986 median build year, and 5.8 median rooms. Erie homes are newer and larger, so the existing ducts and electrical equipment deserve a close check before selecting a heat pump.
Homes built in 2000 to 2009 make up 38.4% of Erie, while 39.4% were built in 2010 or later. In Boulder County, each of those periods accounts for 12.5% and 12.6% of homes. Erie therefore has a much larger share of homes likely built around modern central heating layouts.
Detached houses account for 86.6% of Erie homes, compared with 57.9% in Boulder County and 61.8% across Colorado. Multiunit buildings account for 4.1% in Erie, compared with 30.7% countywide. Most Erie projects start with a detached home where a ducted system or dual fuel system fits the existing central equipment.
Erie stands apart from nearby towns
Erie has a 2007 median build year. Lafayette has a 1993 median, Broomfield has a 2001 median, Dacono has a 2010 median, and Frederick also has a 2007 median. The newer Erie housing stock points toward evaluating present ducts and a current furnace before deciding that a ductless layout is needed.
Erie has 86.6% detached homes. That exceeds Lafayette at 55.5% and Broomfield at 58.9%, while Frederick reaches 96.3% and Dacono reaches 74.3%. Erie has 4.1% multiunit buildings, far below Lafayette at 22.5% and Broomfield at 32%. Ducted and dual fuel systems suit much of Erie's detached housing, while ductless units are a direct fit for its condos and additions.
Homes built in 2010 or later make up 39.4% of Erie. That is below Dacono's 49.9%, near Frederick's 39.8%, and above Lafayette's 21.5% and Broomfield's 29.2%. This mix makes house-specific sizing important. A system for a newer Erie home should not be chosen from the needs of an older Lafayette home.
How Erie homes heat today
Utility gas heats 81.3% of Erie homes. Electricity heats 16.8%, while propane and wood each heat 0.3%. Gas use is higher than Boulder County's 69.9% and Colorado's 66.7%. A heat pump moves heat instead of burning fuel, and it also cools the home.
Gas heat is also common nearby, though Erie differs town by town. Frederick has 88.4% gas heat and Dacono has 79.7%. Lafayette has 73.4% and Broomfield has 70.7%. Erie's gas-heavy housing gives many homeowners a choice between replacing central heating with a ducted heat pump or retaining the furnace in a dual fuel setup.
Electric heat serves 16.8% of Erie homes. That is below Lafayette's 24.4% and Broomfield's 26.7%, but above Frederick's 10.8%. For an electric-heated condo, addition, or home without ducts, ductless mini-splits place heating and cooling in the rooms that need it.
Three system choices for Erie housing
A ducted heat pump fits the large share of Erie homes with central ducts. It is a strong starting point for homes built in 2000 to 2009, which make up 38.4% of the town, and homes built in 2010 or later, which make up 39.4%. We measure the home and check ducts and the electrical panel before installation.
Dual fuel fits gas-heated Erie homes that want to retain a gas furnace for the coldest hours. Since 81.3% of homes use utility gas, this choice matches much of the town's existing equipment. The heat pump handles heating and cooling, and the furnace remains available for the coldest conditions.
Ductless heat pumps fit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Erie has 8% attached houses and 4.1% multiunit buildings, so these housing types need a room-by-room layout rather than an assumed central duct system. Older homes are more likely to have no ducts or undersized ducts, even though only 2.3% of Erie homes were built before 1960.
Sizing an Erie heat pump for cold and altitude
Our estimate tool sizes Erie systems to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, at 5,300 ft. Air-source equipment loses 18% of heat output at that elevation. At the design temperature, the equipment produces 2 units of heat for each unit of electricity. These conditions set the required capacity, not floor area alone.
For the example 2,000 square foot, 2-story Erie home with a gas furnace built in 2010 or later, the design load is 2.0 tons. The example needs a 20 A breaker. This result fits Erie's 39.4% share of homes built in 2010 or later, but each home still needs measurement and duct inspection.
Construction era changes the load. A 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built before 1960 needs 3.4 tons, while one built from 1980 to 1999 needs 2.8 tons. Erie has 16% of homes from 1980 to 1999, versus 2.3% built before 1960. We size to the home's design load at local conditions rather than using a one-size system.
Erie heat pump prices and rebates
For the example Erie home, a ducted heat pump costs $12,800 to $21,300 before rebates and $7,300 to $15,800 after rebates. A dual fuel system costs $10,200 to $17,100 before rebates and $4,700 to $11,600 after rebates. These are the prices from our estimate tool for the 2,000 square foot, 2-story, gas-heated home built in 2010 or later.
The ductless example is a 1,500 square foot home with 3 indoor units. It costs $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $8,300 to $15,700 after rebates. Each indoor unit in our estimate covers 500 sq ft, and the estimate prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote.
For a gas-heated Erie home, the 3-ton ducted rebate total is $7,000. It combines the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). For an electric-heated home, the total is $4,700, made up of the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The gas total therefore stacks higher than the electric total for the same 3-ton ducted system.
Every Colorado home can receive the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount of $1,000 on any of the three systems. It comes off the invoice. Boulder County households under the program income limit can also qualify for 50% of the price (up to $2,000). We file every rebate for the homeowner. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
ZIP 80516 and Erie heat pump planning
ZIP 80516 lists Erie as its main town and contains 13,163 homes. Its median build year is 2008, one year newer than Erie's 2007 median. Homes built in 2010 or later make up 42.3% of the ZIP, compared with 39.4% in Erie. That keeps newer-home ducted and dual fuel planning central to ZIP 80516 estimates.
Gas heat reaches 81.8% in ZIP 80516, almost matching Erie's 81.3%. Electric heat is 15.9%, compared with 16.8% in Erie. Detached homes make up 86.4% in the ZIP and 86.6% in Erie. The ZIP and town therefore point toward similar starting choices, but we still measure the individual home.
Multiunit buildings account for 3.8% of ZIP 80516 homes, compared with 4.1% in Erie. Ductless systems remain relevant for those homes, attached homes, and additions. Most installations take one day. Projects with several ductless units can take two or three days. An online estimate takes about two minutes, and a winter gas bill makes it more accurate.
Erie in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie | 11,277 | 2007 | 2.3% | 39.4% | 81.3% | 16.8% | 0.3% |
| Boulder County | 142,809 | 1986 | 12.5% | 12.6% | 69.9% | 24.3% | 3.1% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80516 | Erie | 13,163 | 2008 | 81.8% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Boulder County
- Ducted heat pump in Boulder CountyPrices by home age and the Boulder rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Boulder CountyPrices by home age and the Boulder rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Boulder CountyPrices by home age and the Boulder rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Boulder County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Boulder CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
Other towns we install in
Questions we hear
Which heat pump system fits most Erie homes?
Ducted heat pumps and dual fuel systems fit much of Erie because 86.6% of homes are detached and 81.3% use utility gas. Dual fuel retains the gas furnace for the coldest hours. Ductless units fit additions, condos, and homes without ducts. Erie has 8% attached homes and 4.1% multiunit buildings.
How are heat pumps sized in Erie?
We size to 1°F outdoors, 70°F indoors, and 5,300 ft. Air-source equipment loses 18% of output at that elevation. The 2,000 square foot, 2-story, gas-heated example home built in 2010 or later has a design load of 2.0 tons and needs a 20 A breaker.
What rebates apply to a gas-heated Erie home?
A 3-ton ducted system for a gas-heated Erie home has $7,000 in rebates. The stack is the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). Every Colorado home can receive $1,000 through the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount. Boulder County households under the program income limit can also qualify for 50% of the price (up to $2,000). We file every rebate.
What does a heat pump cost for the example Erie home?
For the 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built in 2010 or later, a ducted heat pump costs $12,800 to $21,300 before rebates and $7,300 to $15,800 after rebates. A dual fuel system costs $10,200 to $17,100 before rebates and $4,700 to $11,600 after rebates. The example design load is 2.0 tons.
How does ZIP 80516 differ from Erie?
ZIP 80516 has 13,163 homes and a 2008 median build year. Erie has 11,277 homes and a 2007 median build year. The ZIP has 42.3% of homes built in 2010 or later, versus 39.4% in Erie. Gas heat is 81.8% in the ZIP and 81.3% in Erie.