Considering a heat pump for your home heating and cooling? Follow these 3 easy steps.
A heat pump is an energy-efficient way to stay comfortable year-round—warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Ready to bring efficient heat pump technology into your home? This handy checklist will help you understand the steps it takes to get there.
Prefer a printable version or want to save for later? We’ve built a 10-step checklist to help ensure a smooth, successful heat pump installation journey.
Step 1: Tap expert guidance to start understanding your home’s energy use
The Power Ahead Colorado team can provide valuable guidance customized to your personal needs. Reach out to our energy advisors at 1-844-303-9333 or info@advising.poweraheadcolorado.org.
An energy audit is a good idea, helping you identify improvements you'll want to make before your heat pump installation. For instance, some homes require electrical panel work to support new equipment. Weatherization is another common upgrade that helps prevent energy loss and ensure proper ventilation.
Many utilities provide low-cost energy audits for homeowners. Visit your local utility website to explore offerings. Tell them you’re planning for a heat pump, so their recommendations account for your planned upgrade.
Step 2: Choose your contractor, equipment, incentives, and financing
Use the Power Ahead Colorado Contractor Finder to find qualified professionals and request quotes. Your contractor will help you select the right heat pump for your space and advise you on available money-saving rebates.
Power Ahead Colorado can save you $1,500 on a cold-climate air-source heat pump. The preapproval process is easy, and you can stack our rebate with incentives from other sources, like your city or local utility. Check out Rewiring America’s Savings Calculator to help you identify the rebates, tax credits, and other incentives that may apply to your project.
Financing can help you cover the remaining cost of your project after rebates and incentives are applied. The Colorado Clean Energy Fund offers below-market-rate options well worth exploring. And if you think you might qualify for additional support, the Colorado Energy Savings Navigator can help you discover other programs that could further reduce your costs.
Step 3: Give your contractor the green light and enjoy your new heat pump
Having partnered with a trusted professional, selected a heat pump model, identified rebates, and estimated total costs, you’re now ready to schedule the installation. Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying the comfort and efficiency of your new heat pump—and doing so for years to come.