
ALT Myth: Heat pumps can’t handle Colorado Winters Fact: Actually, heat pumps are the primary heating source for about half the homes in snowy countries like Norway, Finland, and Sweden. Not to mention they are taking over in Maine, one of the coldest states in the U.S.

ALT Myth: Heat pumps can’t produce enough heat to keep your home comfortable during cold seasons. Fact: One of the best things about heat pumps is their ability to bring more comfort to your home during winter and summer seasons. The most important thing is that your heat pump unit must be sized properly according to your home, or it will fail to keep you comfortable.

ALT Eligible Upgrades and HEAR Maximum Rebate Amount Per Household/Unit Heat pump water heater: $1,750 Cold climate heat pump for space heating and cooling: $8,000 Heat pump for space heating and cooling: $3,000 Electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven: $840 Electric load service center (also known as electric panel): $4,000 Insulation, air sealing, and ventilation: $1,600 Electric wiring: $2,500 Total maximum rebate: $14,000

ALT Region 2 counties: Alamosa, Archuleta, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Cheyenne, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Fremont, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Huerfano, Jackson, Kiowa, Kit Carson, La Plata, Lake, Las Animas, Lincoln, Logan, Mesa, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Otero, Ouray, Park, Phillips, Pitkin, Prowers, Pueblo, Rio Blanco, Rio Grande, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel, Sedgwick, Summit, Washington, and Yuma.

ALT Region 2 counties: Alamosa, Archuleta, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Cheyenne, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Fremont, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Huerfano, Jackson, Kiowa, Kit Carson, La Plata, Lake, Las Animas, Lincoln, Logan, Mesa, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Otero, Ouray, Park, Phillips, Pitkin, Prowers, Pueblo, Rio Blanco, Rio Grande, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel, Sedgwick, Summit, Washington, and Yuma.



















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