Why heat pumps make sense in Colorado right now
A heat pump is one system that does both jobs: high-efficiency air conditioning in summer and electric heating in winter. Modern cold-climate models are built for Front Range weather and keep producing heat well below zero. Instead of burning gas, a heat pump moves heat — which is why it can deliver more heating energy than the electricity it consumes, and why utilities and governments are putting real money behind them.
The catch: rebates require a registered contractor
Xcel Energy's heat pump rebates apply to qualifying equipment installed by a contractor registered with Xcel. A great heat pump installed by an unregistered company gets you nothing. 360 Total Home is registered with Xcel Energy, which means:
- Your installation can qualify for current Xcel heat pump rebates
- We confirm which specific models and configurations are eligible before you commit
- We size and install the system to the program's requirements — sizing and commissioning matter for approval
- We prepare and submit the rebate application on your behalf
How the process works
- 1. Home assessment. We evaluate your current heating and cooling, ductwork, and electrical panel, and identify qualifying equipment options.
- 2. Real numbers. You get a written quote showing the system cost, the applicable Xcel rebate, and what other incentives (state or federal) may apply to your situation.
- 3. Installation. Correctly sized and commissioned to the program's requirements.
- 4. Rebate filing. We handle the Xcel paperwork. You get the rebate and lower monthly bills.
Honest note on rebate amounts: Xcel's rebate amounts and eligible equipment lists change as programs are updated, so we don't quote numbers on a webpage that could be stale by the time you read it. Call (720) 737-1196 and we'll tell you what applies to your address today.
Dual-fuel: the best of both
You don't have to abandon gas entirely. Many Denver-metro homes install a heat pump alongside a gas furnace: the heat pump handles cooling and most of the heating season efficiently, and the furnace takes over only during the deepest cold. It's a popular path when replacing an aging furnace or a dying AC — one project, two problems solved, rebates included.