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Heat Pump Cost in Colorado Springs, CO (2026)
A 3-ton heat pump, installed, before rebates
$7,450to$19,250
From a public baseline. How prices are made.
The low and the high are the spread of equipment and labor in the public baseline for a 3-ton heat pump in 2026.
Colorado Rebates in 2026
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Rebates are offered on a first come, first served basis and are subject to availability of funds.
Colorado Springs Utilities pays $1,500 per outdoor unit on a ducted heat pump at ENERGY STAR certified, Utilities electric and/or gas customer.. Checked October 22, 2026. How to apply.
| Equipment | Minimum efficiency | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR heat pump, ducted or ductless mini-split | ENERGY STAR certified; Utilities electric and/or gas customer. | $1,500 per outdoor unit |
| Cold climate heat pump, ducted or ductless mini-split | Under 3 tons; NEEP certified. | $1,500 per outdoor unit |
| Cold climate heat pump, ducted or ductless mini-split | 3 tons and over; NEEP certified. | $3,000 per outdoor unit |
Every Program a Colorado Springs Homeowner Can Use
- Federal 25C credit gives no credit for a 2026 install. Ended.
- HVAC & heat pump rebates pay up to $3,000 per outdoor unit. Open now.
- Colorado Home Energy Rebate Program pays up to $8,000 per household/unit. Status not posted.
- Colorado Heat Pump Tax Credits pays up to $2,000 per installation. Open now.
- Peak Energy Rewards pays up to $50 per thermostat. Open now.
- Smart thermostat rebate pays up to $50 per thermostat. Open now.
What It Costs
All 7 systems, low to high
| System | Low | Typical | High | Range drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump, ducted | ||||
| 2-ton heat pump 15 SEER | $6,500 | $11,750 | $17,000 | |
| 3-ton heat pump 15 SEER | $7,450 | $13,350 | $19,250 | |
| 4-ton heat pump 15 SEER | $8,400 | $14,950 | $21,500 | |
| 5-ton heat pump 15 SEER | $9,400 | $16,550 | $23,700 | |
| Other systems | ||||
| Central AC only, 3 ton 16 SEER | $4,150 | $6,900 | $9,700 | |
| Gas furnace only, 80,000 BTU 95% AFUE | $3,750 | $4,050 | $4,800 | |
| Mini-split, one zone, 12,000 BTU 20 SEER | $4,500 | $7,500 | $10,500 | |
Sources today: public baseline: NREL National Residential Efficiency Measures Database, 2024 release (read via hvacbase.org, 2026-10-19). Two more sources join as they arrive: Verified contractor ranges and homeowner-reported quotes. 2023 dollars, national. No metro factor is applied in this version. This city publishes no machine-readable permit feed, so no permit facts print. How prices are made.
Common Questions
How much does a 3-ton heat pump cost installed in Colorado Springs?
The installed range is $7,450 to $19,250, with a typical price of $13,350. This is the national public baseline in 2023 dollars.
What does the Colorado Springs Utilities heat pump rebate pay in 2026?
$1,500 per outdoor unit at ENERGY STAR certified, Utilities electric and/or gas customer., through HVAC & heat pump rebates. Rebates are offered on a first come, first served basis and are subject to availability of funds.
Is the federal heat pump tax credit still available?
The IRS allows the credit for property placed in service before December 31, 2025. A heat pump installed in 2026 gets no federal credit. The utility rebate is the money on the table in 2026.
What do the other systems cost in Colorado Springs?
A gas furnace runs $3,750 to $4,800, typical $4,050. A 3-ton central air conditioner runs $4,150 to $9,700, typical $6,900. A one-zone mini-split runs $4,500 to $10,500, typical $7,500. Each range is installed, before rebates.
What size and efficiency does the heat pump range assume?
The range is for the table row "3-ton heat pump" at 15 SEER. The table on this page lists 7 systems from low to high, each with its own size and efficiency.
Contractors in Colorado Springs
A Verified contractor is one that published its terms here.
Range quarter 2026-Q4, updated October 22, 2026. Last change: First pages: furnace, AC and heat pump ranges from the public baseline, and the state programs read from each provider. Changelog. Source page: https://hvacvisit.com/colorado/colorado-springs/heat-pump-cost. Cite a range with a link to the page it is on. Do not republish a page, a table or a dataset in full.