denver Metro Area Home Energy Audit Services

Getting an energy audit is the best money you can spend to provide clarity, direction, and answers before starting any electrification or energy efficiency journey.

Get a $200 rebate from Xcel Energy with us as your approved Home Energy Audit contractor, which makes you eligible for their 25% Whole Home Efficiency rebate bonus program as well!

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BPI Certified Energy Audit Service in the Denver Metro

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Why Get An Energy Audit Before Installing a Heat Pump?

There are a ton of reasons to get an energy audit (especially before a heat pump installation), but here are some of the most common ones:

You know something’s not quite right, but you can’t pinpoint the issue. The energy bills just seem too high compared to your neighbors, or maybe what you think they should be. This is where an energy audit really starts to narrow in on potential issues.

Comfort is often the most important we care about in our homes. If we’re not feeling good, not much else matters! We first start with a quick overview and discussion to work with you on what exact issues you might be having so that we can work towards solving them.

Every house and every location is built differently. Given so many variables, along with the environmental thermodynamics and other things at play, this can lead to a very uneven temperature and comfort level fluctuation throughout the house. Maybe your home office is very hot during the day, or maybe your master bedroom is freezing at night no matter what you do. An energy audit is where you want to start to diagnose the specific areas in the home. That’s what we do.

It’s not just window and door leakage, but it’s also the material and insulating (or lack of) properties of these openings in the home that can really lead to discomfort and driving up that energy bill. We do a thorough inspection of all the windows and doors to help pinpoint specific and critical issues with windows and doors, including the natural passive solar potential and home orientation to the sun.

A drafty home indicates air leakage, but it’s often deceiving where it’s actually coming from, especially if you have areas or floors do the home. A thorough energy audit, which includes blower door testing, infrared camera inspection, and individual room and area pressurizing testing is the key to minimizing air leakage. When you seal up these leaks, the HVAC system can work less, you’ll be more comfortable, and your energy bill goes down.

When your home is leaky and without proper insulation (among other things), the heating and cooling system has to work overtime. Sometimes, there’s so much heat or cold air infiltration or exfiltration that the system cannot keep up with the constant temperature you set in the home.

An energy audit will pinpoint and show us how we can improve the performance of the home on many fronts. The result is that the HVAC system works less, your comfort increases, and your energy bills and maintenance bills go down as well. Not only will the HVAC system run more efficiently, but so will the entire house as a whole.

Next to air sealing, insulation is one of the most important aspects of home performance and comfort. An energy audit includes checking for all insulation in the walls, ceiling, and floors. Our infrared cameras can also see behind the walls and indoor materials to see where the heat or cold is infiltrating or exfiltrating throughout the house.

We can pinpoint areas where more insulation would really make a big difference, and we can also confirm where insulation is sufficient already, among other benefits.

Due to the nature of the technology, heat pump design greatly benefits from knowing the test results from many of the tests and inspections performed during an energy audit.

Insulation levels, building envelope considerations, blower door number readings, infrared scans and much more are all factors in correctly sizing your heat pump. Also perhaps even moreso, you are again now set up to receive the maximum rebates possible from Xcel Energy across the board. Contact us for more details on this.

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Doing an energy audit alongside Xcel Energy’s audit management team for a homeowner in Denver.
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Energy Audit Rebates Available

Get up to $200 back through Xcel Energy when you apply for the rebate. We process the rebate for you too.

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Federal IRS Energy Audit Tax Credit

Built into the Inflation Reduction Act, get up to $150 as a federal tax credit when you file at tax time through IRS Form 5695.

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Rebates and Tax Credits

Currently, there are many stackable rebates and tax credits available. For the Denver Metro area, both Xcel Energy and the Federal Tax Credit could save you over $350.

Xcel’s Whole Home Efficiency program also has a requirement to get an energy audit first.

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get a 25% bonus rebate from XCel Energy

did you know?

Xcel Energy offers a 25% energy efficiency rebate bonus through their Whole Home Efficiency program!

To qualify for potentially hundreds of dollars more for rebates, you must:

  • 1) Get an energy audit by a professional approved by Xcel and on their Approved Contractors List (we are approved).
  • 2) We sign you up as the homeowner for their Whole Home Efficiency program
  • 3) You have two years to do three approved energy-efficiency and equipment upgrades.
  • 4) Once completed, you get a 25% rebate bonus on all upgrades!
  • 5) Receive hundreds of dollars in extra rebate bonuses with air sealing and insulation upgrade planning and timing before heat pump projects.

It’s a really great program and offers even more incentive to upgrade your home, but there’s a right way to go about it. Contact us for more info on this one!

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Benefits of An Energy Audit:

Identify Air Leaks

Air leakage is usually the first (and one of the most affordable) efficiency projects you can do to solve many of our home performance issues.

A More Comfortable Home

Without personal comfort, sometimes little else matters. We talk through specific issues you’re having and how to solve for them during the energy audit.

Better Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality and your health is critical, and there’s no other way to say it. We look at many aspects of your home from this perspective during the energy audit.

Lower Energy Bills

We identify areas where, with a little DIY or affordable efficiency projects, you can possibly see your energy bill go down by a good amount.

Combustion Testing

We test your CAZ (Combustion Appliance Zone) and gas appliances through our specific BPI Building Analyst training methods to make sure your home is safe from gas.

Insulation Check

We check levels of insulation through out the house. We can verify if many and all areas have sufficient amounts, along with areas where installing more would really make a difference.

Whole House Inspection

We perform an interior and exterior walkthrough to identify any issues we see as per BPI standards for home performance.

Improved Home Value

A more efficient home with lower energy bills will be more comfortable and more appealing to potential homebuyers. Documented work and energy audits can help with this.

A Greener Home

Better home performance not only means more comfort and energy bills, but less strain on the environment. An energy audit allows us to identify many areas that will lower your carbon footprint holistically.

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Just Heat Pumps, Your Peace of mind.

At Just Heat Pumps, we’re on a mission to revolutionize your home’s energy landscape. Say goodbye to outdated systems and hello to cleaner energy and fresher air. Our exclusive focus on heat pump installations means we’re experts in the field, dedicated to elevating your home’s comfort with best-in-class modern heating and cooling technologies.. 

  • Denver Metro Heat Pump Installation
  • Denver Metro BPI Certified Energy Audits
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Front Range Energy audits

By identifying leaks and low-hanging fruit, you can save thousands on expensive upgrades like windows, insulation, HVAC (Heat Pumps), and even solar by having a much smaller system or project needed.

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Complimentary Consultation

Are you navigating the maze of energy audits, rebates, tax credits, heat pump options, and more? Let us guide you with a personalized 15-minute consultation, absolutely free.

Whether you’re seeking energy efficiency, optimal performance, or budget-friendly solutions, our experts are here to assist.

Schedule your call and embark on the journey to find the perfect heat pump for your home comfort needs.

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Custom Installation

We can also provide full heat pump installation services from start to finish. Trust us to simplify your journey to a more efficient and cost-effective heating and cooling solution. From bid review to final installation, we’re with you every step of the way, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.

​But, our commitment doesn’t stop once the installation is complete. We provide a detailed report tailored to your specific needs, covering potential cost savings, climate considerations, and a breakdown of available incentives.

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Proudly Offering RENU Financing

Need to finance your new heat pump? No problem! We proudly offer Colorado Clean Energy Fund’s RENU financing as an authorized heat pump contractor.

Much better than traditional equipment financing, you’re able to get lower rates, up to a 15-year loan term, no prepayment penalties, low startup fees, and much more.

Check out our in-depth article here on how to apply for this great program.

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What our clients say about us

We’re doing HVAC differently, and our customers benefit.

“Recently, I had the privilege of engaging Xerxes for residential HVAC consultation, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. Not only did he showcase his deep expertise in assessing our home’s unique needs, but Xerxes also exhibited remarkable thoughtfulness in highlighting potential savings and available tax credits. His commitment didn’t just stop at providing the best HVAC solution; he went the extra mile to ensure that we benefited financially in the long run. It was evident that Xerxes cared deeply about offering value beyond just system efficiency. With his guidance, our home is not only a haven of comfort but also a testament to wise investment and sustainability. For anyone considering a residential HVAC overhaul, Xerxes is the name to trust. He brings the perfect blend of technical know-how and financial foresight to the table. Highly recommended!.”

Erica W.

Westchester, PA

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