Installs in Lone Tree
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Lone Tree, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Lone Tree address in about two minutes.
Lone Tree homes and heat pump planning
Census figures count 6,651 homes in Lone Tree, with 6,381 occupied. The median home was built in 2003 and has 5.3 rooms. Douglas County has 140,542 homes, a 2001 median build year, and 7.3 median rooms. Lone Tree homes are newer and tend to be smaller than homes across the county.
Lone Tree has 34.8% of homes built in 2010 or later, compared with 24.3% in Douglas County and 14% statewide. Another 20.8% were built from 2000 to 2009. This newer housing mix calls for a measured load calculation rather than selecting equipment from floor area alone.
A heat pump moves heat instead of burning fuel, and it also cools the home. Before installation, we measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel. The online estimate takes about two minutes. A winter gas bill makes it more accurate.
Lone Tree compared with nearby towns
Lone Tree has 45.9% of homes in multiunit buildings, while Douglas County has 19.7%. Its detached-home share is 41.2%, below the county share of 74.1%. Central ducted equipment and ductless equipment both fit important parts of Lone Tree's housing stock.
The nearby towns show a much wider housing split. Meridian has 81.7% multiunit homes and 14.4% detached homes. Inverness has 90.2% multiunit homes and 2.1% detached homes. Acres Green has 99.4% detached homes and no multiunit homes. Lone Tree falls between apartment-heavy communities and mostly detached-home communities.
Meridian Village has 84.5% detached homes and 4.2% multiunit homes. Its median build year is 2014, compared with 2003 in Lone Tree. Acres Green has a 1975 median build year. These differences show why home layout, duct condition, and electrical capacity should guide the system choice.
How Lone Tree homes heat today
Utility gas heats 64.5% of Lone Tree homes. That is close to Colorado's 66.7%, but below Douglas County's 73.9%. Electricity heats 31.7% locally, above the county's 22.3% and the state's 25.2%. Propane heats 2.6%, the same share as Douglas County.
Xcel supplies gas here. A gas furnace is the starting point for many ducted replacement projects and dual fuel projects. Dual fuel keeps a gas furnace for the coldest hours while the heat pump provides heating and cooling through the rest of the system's operation.
Nearby heating patterns differ sharply. Acres Green has 89.8% gas heat and 9.4% electric heat. Meridian has 51.3% gas heat and 41.4% electric heat. Inverness has 53.1% gas heat and 44.2% electric heat. The current heating system matters as much as the town when selecting rebates and equipment.
Systems for Lone Tree's housing stock
A ducted heat pump fits homes with usable central ducts. It suits much of Lone Tree's 41.2% detached housing and 12.2% attached-home share. We inspect duct size before installation because ducts need enough capacity to deliver the heating output the home needs.
Dual fuel fits a home with a gas furnace and ducts worth keeping. This is a direct path for the 64.5% of Lone Tree homes using utility gas. It also fits much of the 43.5% of homes built from 1980 to 1999, where the example home's build group falls.
Ductless heat pumps suit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Lone Tree has 40.8% of homes in buildings with 10 or more units, and 45.9% in multiunit buildings of any size. Ductless equipment places heating and cooling directly in each indoor zone.
Our estimate tool uses 500 sq ft of floor area per ductless indoor unit. It prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote. That approach is useful for condo layouts and additions where existing ducts do not reach the rooms that need conditioning.
Sizing for Lone Tree elevation and cold
We size air-source equipment to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors at 5,300 ft. At that elevation, an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output. The sizing calculation uses a coefficient of performance of 2 at the design temperature. These conditions make correct system selection important.
Our estimate tool uses a 2,000 square foot, 2 story home with a gas furnace built from 1980 to 1999 as its example. Its design heat load is 2.8 tons, and its electrical requirement is 30 A. This example matches Lone Tree's largest build group, which is 43.5% of homes.
The same example built from 2000 to 2009 has a design load of 2.4 tons. A version built in 2010 or later has a design load of 2.0 tons. Lone Tree has 20.8% of homes in the 2000 to 2009 group and 34.8% in the later group. Construction era changes the starting load, while the measured home sets the final size.
Lone Tree rebates and example prices
Our estimate tool shows the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount of $1,000 for every Colorado home and any of the three systems. The state discount comes off the invoice. Douglas County homes also qualify for the Power Ahead Colorado rebate of $1,500 on any of the three systems. We file every rebate for the homeowner.
Eligible Xcel customers replacing gas, a gas boiler, or propane can receive the Xcel Energy rebate of $1,500 per ton of heating. Eligible Xcel customers replacing electric heat can receive $750 per ton of heating. For the example gas-heated home, total ducted rebates are $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).
A ducted electric-heated example home has total rebates of $4,700, including the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The example gas home has $7,000 in total dual fuel rebates. A ductless system on a gas-heated home has $7,000 in total rebates. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
The example ducted heat pump costs $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates and $8,400 to $21,200 after rebates. The dual fuel version costs $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates. For a 1,500 square foot ductless example, 3 indoor units cost $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,800 to $15,200 after rebates. Most installs take one day. Projects with several ductless units can take two or three days.
How Lone Tree ZIP codes differ
ZIP code 80124 has 10,167 homes, a 2001 median build year, and 65.2% gas heat. It has 31.4% electric heat and 43.9% multiunit homes. Its 47.6% detached-home share is close to Lone Tree's 41.2% detached-home share.
ZIP code 80134 has 28,663 homes and a 2003 median build year. Gas heats 77% of its homes, while electricity heats 20.8%. Its 75.7% detached-home share is higher than 80124's 47.6%, and its 20.3% multiunit share is lower than 80124's 43.9%.
Both ZIP codes have nearly the same newer-home share. ZIP code 80124 has 31.1% of homes built in 2010 or later, while 80134 has 30.2%. The housing type and heating mix create the larger difference. The 80124 mix puts greater focus on condo and ductless layouts, while 80134 has more detached homes and gas-heated replacement projects.
Lone Tree in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Tree | 6,651 | 2003 | 0% | 34.8% | 64.5% | 31.7% | 2.6% |
| Douglas County | 140,542 | 2001 | 1.4% | 24.3% | 73.9% | 22.3% | 2.6% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80124 | Lone Tree | 10,167 | 2001 | 65.2% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80134 | Parker | 28,663 | 2003 | 77% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Douglas County
- Ducted heat pump in Douglas CountyPrices by home age and the Douglas rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Douglas CountyPrices by home age and the Douglas rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Douglas CountyPrices by home age and the Douglas rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Douglas County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Douglas CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
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Questions we hear
What heat pump size does the Lone Tree example need?
Our estimate tool gives the 2,000 square foot, 2 story, gas-heated example built from 1980 to 1999 a design load of 2.8 tons. We size to 1°F outdoors, 70°F indoors, and 5,300 ft. We also measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel before selecting equipment.
How do Lone Tree heat pump rebates work?
Every Colorado home qualifies for the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount of $1,000, which comes off the invoice. Douglas County homes qualify for the Power Ahead Colorado rebate of $1,500. Eligible Xcel customers replacing gas, a gas boiler, or propane receive $1,500 per ton of heating. Eligible customers replacing electric heat receive $750 per ton of heating. We file every rebate.
Is dual fuel a fit for a Lone Tree gas furnace?
Dual fuel keeps the existing gas furnace for the coldest hours and adds a heat pump for heating and cooling. It suits homes with usable ducts and a gas furnace. Utility gas heats 64.5% of Lone Tree homes. For the example gas home, dual fuel costs $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates.
When does ductless make sense in Lone Tree?
Ductless systems fit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Lone Tree has 45.9% of homes in multiunit buildings, including 40.8% in buildings with 10 or more units. The 1,500 square foot ductless example uses 3 indoor units. The estimate uses 500 sq ft per indoor unit before a custom quote is needed.
How long does a Lone Tree heat pump installation take?
Most installations take one day. A project with several ductless indoor units can take two or three days. Before installation, we measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel. The online estimate takes about two minutes, and a winter gas bill makes it more accurate. We install Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane.