Rebate filing in Jefferson County
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Jefferson County, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for an address in Jefferson County in about two minutes.
Heat pump rebates in Jefferson County
Jefferson County homeowners can combine heat pump rebates from several programs. Our estimate tool identifies the programs that apply to ducted heat pumps, dual fuel systems, and ductless systems. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home and to all three system types. Its amount is $1,000.
Power Ahead Colorado also applies in Jefferson County. Its amount is $1,500, and it applies to each of the three system types. Xcel Energy supplies gas here. An Xcel customer replacing a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane heating system qualifies for an Xcel Energy rebate of $1,500 per ton of heating.
Xcel customers replacing electric heat follow a separate Xcel rule. That Xcel Energy rebate is $750 per ton of heating for ducted, dual fuel, and ductless equipment. Heat pumps move heat instead of burning fuel. They also provide cooling, so the new system handles both heating and air conditioning.
How Jefferson County heat pump rebates stack
A gas heated home with a 3 ton ducted heat pump has total available 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). A propane heated home with the same ducted system has $7,000 in available rebates. Its listed 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).
A home now heated with electricity has a different Xcel rebate amount. A 3 ton ducted heat pump has total available rebates of $4,700. The included 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). The Colorado state discount and Power Ahead Colorado rebate remain in the stack. Only the Xcel portion changes with the current heating fuel.
A dual fuel system retains the gas furnace for the coldest hours and adds heat pump heating and cooling. A 3 ton dual fuel system in a gas heated home has total rebates of $7,000. 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). This approach suits homes where the existing gas furnace remains part of the heating plan.
Ductless heat pump rebates and home types
Ductless heat pumps suit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. A 3 ton ductless system replacing electric heat has total rebates of $4,700. The programs in that amount are the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). A 3 ton ductless system in a gas heated home has total rebates of $7,000, including the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500).
Census figures show that 26.1% of Jefferson County homes are in multi unit buildings. Colorado has 26.9% in multi unit buildings. Lakewood has 41.1% in multi unit buildings, Golden has 35.5%, and Wheat Ridge has 34.2%. These local housing patterns make ductless equipment a practical option where central ductwork is absent or unsuitable.
Detached houses account for 64.1% of county homes, compared with 61.8% statewide. Ducted systems fit homes with suitable existing ducts. Dual fuel retains furnace backup. Ductless systems use individual indoor units. Each ductless indoor unit in our estimate covers 500 sq ft. The estimate prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote.
Town by town rebate fit in Jefferson County
Lakewood has 73,000 homes, and 70.9% use gas heat. Arvada has 51,655 homes, with 74.2% using gas heat. Golden has 8,108 homes, and 71.4% use gas heat. Qualifying Xcel customers in these towns who replace gas, a gas boiler, or propane use the Xcel rebate of $1,500 per ton of heating along with the state and Power Ahead Colorado programs.
Columbine has 80.8% gas heat, and Ken Caryl also has 80.8%. Fairmount has 85% gas heat. Dakota Ridge has 75.3% gas heat and 81.3% detached homes. These homes need a duct inspection before a ducted or dual fuel choice. Existing heating fuel determines the Xcel rebate rule, not the town's gas heat percentage.
Coal Creek has 25.3% propane heat, while Aspen Park has 14.1%. East Pleasant View has 46.3% electric heat, and West Pleasant View has 39.6%. Jefferson County has 2.4% propane heat and 23.1% electric heat. Homes on propane use the Xcel gas and propane rule. Homes on electric heat use the separate Xcel electric rule.
Older homes and heat pump choices
Jefferson County's median home was built in 1980. Colorado's median home was built in 1987. Homes built from 1960 to 1979 account for 37.2% of county homes, while 13.7% were built before 1960. Older homes are more likely to lack ducts or have small ducts. We measure the home, check ducts, and inspect the electrical panel before installation.
Wheat Ridge has 43.4% of homes built before 1960. Edgewater has 53.2%, Idledale has 78.4%, Morrison has 78.8%, and Mountain View has 88.6%. Those figures are higher than Jefferson County's 13.7%. A measured load calculation is needed for every home, rather than selecting equipment by home age or town alone.
For a 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas heated home built from 1960 to 1979, the design load is 3.2 tons. A ducted heat pump is $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates and $10,100 to $23,900 after rebates. A dual fuel system is $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $6,700 to $17,900 after rebates. A 1,500 square foot home without ducts has a ductless price of $11,800 to $19,200.
Programs that do not apply in Jefferson County
No income qualified heat pump rebate is listed for Jefferson County. The Boulder County income qualified rebate does not apply here because it is a Boulder County program. Its listed amount is 50% of the price (up to $2,000). It is not part of a Jefferson County rebate stack. Eligible county homeowners use the applicable Xcel program, the state discount, and Power Ahead Colorado.
Efficiency Works rebates do not apply here because they are not listed among the programs for Jefferson County. The listed ducted amount is $2,000. The listed ductless amount is $500 per ton of heating. The listed ductless baseboard amount is $1,000 per ton of heating. These amounts do not belong in a Jefferson County estimate.
Holy Cross Energy, Mountain Parks Electric, Gunnison County Electric, San Miguel Power, and Sangre de Cristo Electric rebates do not apply here. Their listed amounts are $3,500, $500 per ton of heating (up to $2,000), $2,400, $1,500, and $450 per ton of heating. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
Sizing and filing heat pump rebates
We size each system for an outdoor design temperature of 1°F and an indoor design temperature of 70°F. Our estimate tool uses an elevation of 5,300 ft. At that elevation, an air source unit loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, the estimate uses a COP of 2. Heat pumps lose output at altitude and in deep cold, so the design conditions guide equipment selection.
For a 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas heated home built from 1980 to 1999, the design load is 2.8 tons. The ducted price is $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates and $8,400 to $21,200 after rebates. The dual fuel price is $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates. These figures compare systems for the same home and build group.
We file every rebate for the homeowner. The Colorado state discount comes off the invoice. The online estimate takes about 2 minutes, and a winter gas bill makes it more accurate. Most installations take 1 day. Jobs with several ductless units can take 2 or 3 days. We install Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane equipment.
Jefferson County towns
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | 73,000 | 1977 | 16.6% | 10% | 70.9% | 25.7% | 1.2% |
| Arvada | 51,655 | 1979 | 11.5% | 13.9% | 74.2% | 24.1% | 0.9% |
| Golden | 8,108 | 1986 | 15.3% | 10% | 71.4% | 24.4% | 1% |
| Wheat Ridge | 15,805 | 1964 | 43.4% | 5.8% | 70.1% | 25% | 1.4% |
| Applewood | 3,537 | 1970 | 18.4% | 6.6% | 73.5% | 24.7% | 0.3% |
| Aspen Park | 295 | 1977 | 21.4% | 0% | 65.7% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
| Brook Forest | 344 | 1986 | 0% | 0% | 77.6% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Coal Creek | 1,360 | 1982 | 18.5% | 3.8% | 33.9% | 16.2% | 25.3% |
| Columbine | 9,849 | 1976 | 2.3% | 1.1% | 80.8% | 18% | 0.7% |
| Dakota Ridge | 13,488 | 1988 | 1.2% | 6.4% | 75.3% | 22.2% | 1.4% |
| East Pleasant View | 108 | 1968 | 36.1% | 21.3% | 36.1% | 46.3% | 17.6% |
| Edgewater | 2,466 | 1959 | 53.2% | 0.1% | 60.4% | 33.2% | 3.7% |
| Evergreen | 3,938 | 1977 | 19.1% | 3.8% | 71.6% | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Fairmount | 3,816 | 1984 | 9.3% | 19.9% | 85% | 13.2% | 0.3% |
| Genesee | 1,589 | 1987 | 3% | 2% | 73.6% | 19% | 5.6% |
| Idledale | 176 | 1952 | 78.4% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Indian Hills | 603 | 1965 | 42.6% | 0% | 79.1% | 12.4% | 4% |
| Ken Caryl | 13,844 | 1987 | 1.3% | 3.3% | 80.8% | 17.3% | 0.5% |
| Kittredge | 389 | 1985 | 22.9% | 0% | 61% | 23.1% | 4.7% |
| Lakeside | 12 | 1978 | 25% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Morrison | 137 | 1947 | 78.8% | 0.7% | 91.8% | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Mountain View | 228 | 1938 | 88.6% | 2.2% | 86% | 13.2% | 0% |
| West Pleasant View | 1,817 | 1975 | 24.2% | 4.4% | 55.7% | 39.6% | 4.7% |
- Heat pumps in Lakewood73,000 homes, median year built 1977.
- Heat pumps in Arvada51,655 homes, median year built 1979.
- Heat pumps in Golden8,108 homes, median year built 1986.
- Heat pumps in Wheat Ridge15,805 homes, median year built 1964.
- Heat pumps in Applewood3,537 homes, median year built 1970.
- Heat pumps in Brook Forest344 homes, median year built 1986.
- Heat pumps in Coal Creek1,360 homes, median year built 1982.
- Heat pumps in Columbine9,849 homes, median year built 1976.
- Heat pumps in Dakota Ridge13,488 homes, median year built 1988.
- Heat pumps in Edgewater2,466 homes, median year built 1959.
- Heat pumps in Evergreen3,938 homes, median year built 1977.
- Heat pumps in Fairmount3,816 homes, median year built 1984.
- Heat pumps in Genesee1,589 homes, median year built 1987.
- Heat pumps in Indian Hills603 homes, median year built 1965.
- Heat pumps in Ken Caryl13,844 homes, median year built 1987.
- Heat pumps in Kittredge389 homes, median year built 1985.
- Heat pumps in West Pleasant View1,817 homes, median year built 1975.
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Questions we hear
Which rebates apply to gas heated homes in Jefferson County?
A qualifying Xcel customer replacing a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane system receives $1,500 per ton of heating. The stack also includes the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount of $1,000 and Power Ahead Colorado of $1,500. A 3 ton ducted gas heated home has total available rebates of $7,000.
What rebates apply if my home uses electric heat?
A qualifying Xcel customer replacing electric heat receives $750 per ton of heating. The home also receives the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount of $1,000 and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate of $1,500. A 3 ton ducted system has total rebates of $4,700. This Xcel electric rule also applies to ductless and dual fuel systems.
Do ductless heat pumps receive the same county rebates?
Ductless systems qualify for the state discount and Power Ahead Colorado rebate in Jefferson County. The Xcel amount depends on current heating fuel. A 3 ton ductless system replacing electric heat has total rebates of $4,700. A 3 ton ductless system in a gas heated home has total rebates of $7,000.
Are income qualified rebates available in Jefferson County?
No income qualified heat pump rebate is listed for Jefferson County. The Boulder County income qualified rebate does not apply because it is a Boulder County program. Its listed amount is 50% of the price (up to $2,000). Jefferson County estimates instead include the applicable Xcel rebate, the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount, and Power Ahead Colorado.
How does Strata handle sizing and rebate filing?
We file every rebate for the homeowner, and the Colorado state discount comes off the invoice. We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using 5,300 ft for elevation. We measure the home, check ducts, and inspect the electrical panel. The online estimate takes about 2 minutes, and a winter gas bill makes it more accurate.