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Homeowner guides for Boulder County

Practical walk-throughs on rebates, choosing equipment, and keeping HVAC comfortable in our climate. New guides appear here automatically when we publish them.

Heat pump outdoor unit and indoor HVAC equipment arranged as a complete home comfort system

Why Dual-Fuel Heat Pumps Make Sense for Many Colorado Homes

Updated Jun 2026 8 min read heat-pumps

How Boulder County and Front Range homeowners can use a heat pump with an existing or replacement gas furnace to reduce fuel use without forcing a full-electric conversion.

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Heat pump options Current rebates

Electric heat pump system installed outside a Boulder County home with mountain foothills in the background

HEAR Program Guide for Boulder County Homeowners

Updated Jun 2026 10 min read rebates

A practical overview of the HEAR program for Boulder County homeowners, landlords, and tenants considering high efficiency electric HVAC upgrades, including current Front Range funding status.

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Learn about heat pump installations View available rebates and incentives

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Indoor Air Quality in Colorado: Filters, Humidifiers, and Whole-Home Air Purifiers

Updated May 2026 8 min read indoor-air-quality

A practical guide to choosing media filters, Trane CleanEffects, REME HALO, and AprilAire humidifiers for dry, dusty, allergy-prone Colorado homes.

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Air purification services Whole-home humidifiers

Trane Spring 2026 marketing banner showing a Trane outdoor unit and rebates up to 900 dollars

Trane Spring 2026 Unstoppable Event Guide for Boulder County Homeowners

Updated Apr 2026 7 min read rebates

A practical guide to Trane's Spring 2026 Unstoppable Event, including qualifying equipment combinations, standalone rebate amounts, financing, and what to confirm before you buy.

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View rebates and incentives Explore heat pump options

High-efficiency gas furnace's PVC vent pipes exiting a Colorado home

Colorado’s New 2026 Low-NOx Furnace Rules: A Homeowner Guide for Boulder County

Updated Jan 2026 9 min read furnace

A clear, practical explanation of Colorado’s new low-NOx furnace requirements taking effect in 2026, what they mean for Boulder County homeowners, and your options when it is time to replace a furnace.

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Furnace replacement services Heat pump options