Installs in Evergreen
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Evergreen, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Evergreen address in about two minutes.
Evergreen homes and housing patterns
Census figures count 3,938 homes in Evergreen, with 3,545 occupied. The median home was built in 1977 and has 7 rooms. Jefferson County homes have a median build year of 1980 and 6.3 rooms. Colorado homes are newer, with a 1987 median build year and 5.7 rooms. Evergreen calls for close attention to the home's age, layout, ducts, and heating equipment.
Homes built from 1960 to 1979 make up 40.5% of Evergreen housing, compared with 37.2% in Jefferson County and 24.3% statewide. Another 19.1% were built before 1960, above the county's 13.7% and Colorado's 16.3%. These older homes deserve a room by room review before selecting a heat pump size or deciding to use existing ducts.
Detached houses account for 87.6% of Evergreen homes. That is much higher than Jefferson County at 64.1% and Colorado at 61.8%. Multi unit buildings represent 5.7% here, versus 26.1% in the county and 26.9% statewide. Owner occupancy is 87.8%, compared with 70.6% in Jefferson County. Most Evergreen projects start with a detached home, while condos and attached homes need a more compact equipment plan.
How Evergreen homes heat today
Utility gas heats 71.6% of Evergreen homes. That is close to Jefferson County's 72.2% and above Colorado's 66.7%. Electricity heats 19.8% locally, below the county's 23.1% and the state's 25.2%. Gas furnaces are therefore the starting point for many Evergreen heat pump decisions, including a choice between full electric and dual fuel equipment.
Propane heats 5.4% of Evergreen homes, more than the county's 2.4% and Colorado's 4.9%. Wood heats 1.5%, while solar heats 0.3%. A propane or gas heated home can use a heat pump because heat pumps move heat instead of burning fuel. Equipment selection still depends on the existing distribution system and the home's design load.
Evergreen's gas heating share is lower than Brook Forest at 77.6%, Genesee at 73.6%, and Indian Hills at 79.1%. It is higher than Kittredge at 61%. Kittredge has 23.1% electric heat, above Evergreen's 19.8%. Indian Hills has 42.6% of homes built before 1960, compared with 19.1% in Evergreen, so its older housing calls for especially careful duct and load checks.
Heat pump choices for Evergreen homes
A ducted heat pump fits a detached home with ducts that can carry the required airflow. Evergreen has 87.6% detached houses, and 40.5% were built from 1960 to 1979. Older homes are more likely to have small ducts. We measure the home and check the ducts before installation, so the equipment and duct system work together. A ducted heat pump also provides cooling.
Dual fuel fits gas heated homes that want to retain a gas furnace for the coldest hours. With 71.6% of Evergreen homes using utility gas, this path suits a large share of the town's housing. The heat pump provides heating and cooling, while the furnace remains available at the coldest times. This approach is also a direct fit for many homes built from 1960 to 1979.
Ductless units fit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Evergreen has 6.4% attached houses and 5.7% of homes in multi unit buildings. Those homes have a different layout from the 87.6% detached share. Ductless indoor units serve separate areas without adding central ductwork. They also cool. A home with several ductless units can take 2 or 3 days to install.
Sizing for Evergreen's elevation and cold
Our estimate tool sizes an Evergreen heat pump to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. It uses an elevation of 5,300 ft. At that elevation, an air source unit loses 18% of heat output, so a nameplate size alone is not enough. At the design temperature, the estimate uses a coefficient of performance of 2. We size for the design condition rather than a mild day.
For the example 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas heated home built from 1960 to 1979, the design load is 3.2 tons. The example needs a 30 A breaker. Its build period matches 40.5% of Evergreen homes, the town's largest age group. A home built before 1960 has a different estimated design load, 3.4 tons, which shows why construction period matters.
The ductless example covers 1,500 square feet without ducts and uses 3 indoor units. Our estimate assigns 500 sq ft to each ductless indoor unit. It prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote. The actual layout matters because rooms, stories, and doors affect where indoor units belong. We check the electrical panel before installation for every system type.
Evergreen heat pump prices and rebates
For the example gas home built from 1960 to 1979, a ducted heat pump is $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates. Its listed price after rebates is $14,900 to $28,700. A ducted system is the fit when the home has usable central ducts. The range reflects the example home's 3.2 tons design load, the Evergreen design temperature, elevation, and its existing electrical requirement.
For that same example home, dual fuel is $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $11,500 to $22,700 after rebates. Dual fuel retains the gas furnace for the coldest hours. This matches the 71.6% local share using utility gas. It is priced differently from ducted heat pump replacement because the existing furnace stays part of the heating plan.
For the 1,500 square foot ductless example with electric heat and no ducts, the price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $9,300 to $16,700 after rebates. That example has 3 indoor units. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home on all 3 system types. The discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
How Evergreen rebates stack
A qualifying gas heated home using a 3 ton ducted heat pump has total rebates of $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). Xcel Energy supplies gas here. The Xcel Energy rebate applies to Xcel Energy customers whose homes now use a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane, across all 3 system types.
A 3 ton ducted home that now uses electric heat has total rebates of $2,500. That total includes the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). A propane heated home has total rebates of $2,500, made up of the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). Power Ahead Colorado applies in Jefferson County on all 3 system types, so it stacks with the state discount.
For a 3 ton dual fuel system in a gas heated home, total rebates are $7,000. A 3 ton ductless system in a gas home has total rebates of $7,000. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31. We use current program rules when preparing the rebate paperwork and apply the state discount on the invoice.
Evergreen ZIP code and planning details
In the ZIP data provided, 80439 has 11,137 homes and a median build year of 1980. That housing count is larger than Evergreen's 3,938 homes, and its median year is later than the town's 1977. Gas heat is 59.8% in 80439, below Evergreen's 71.6%, while propane is 15%, above the town's 5.4%. The ZIP needs plans for both gas and propane replacements.
The 80439 ZIP has 91.3% detached homes, above Evergreen's 87.6%, and 5% in multi unit buildings, close to the town's 5.7%. Homes built before 1960 account for 14.9% in the ZIP, below Evergreen's 19.1%. Homes built in 2010 or later are 3%, compared with 3.8% in town. Those differences affect the likely duct condition and system type in each home.
Our online estimate takes about 2 minutes, and a winter gas bill makes it more accurate. We install Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane equipment. Most installations take 1 day. Before work begins, we measure the home and check the ducts and electrical panel. That process confirms the right equipment size for the home rather than relying on housing averages.
Evergreen in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen | 3,938 | 1977 | 19.1% | 3.8% | 71.6% | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| 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 most Evergreen homes?
A ducted heat pump fits detached homes with usable ducts. Detached houses make up 87.6% of Evergreen housing. Dual fuel suits many gas heated homes because utility gas serves 71.6% of homes, and the furnace remains for the coldest hours. Ductless systems fit homes without ducts, additions, condos, and other compact layouts.
How is a heat pump sized in Evergreen?
We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using an elevation of 5,300 ft. Air source equipment loses 18% of output at that elevation. The example 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas home built from 1960 to 1979 has a design load of 3.2 tons and needs a 30 A breaker.
What rebates apply to a gas heated Evergreen home?
A qualifying gas heated home with a 3 ton ducted heat pump has total rebates of $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 State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home, and Power Ahead Colorado applies in Jefferson County. We file every rebate and take the state discount off the invoice.
What does a ducted heat pump cost for the example home?
For the example gas home built from 1960 to 1979, a ducted heat pump costs $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates. The listed cost after rebates is $14,900 to $28,700. A dual fuel system for the same example costs $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $11,500 to $22,700 after rebates.
How does 80439 differ from Evergreen housing data?
The 80439 ZIP has 11,137 homes, while Evergreen has 3,938. Gas heat is 59.8% in 80439 and 71.6% in Evergreen. Propane is 15% in the ZIP and 5.4% in town. Detached homes represent 91.3% in 80439, compared with 87.6% in Evergreen.