Living in Durango means dealing with weather extremes from summer heat to winter cold and, increasingly, the threat of wildfire smoke. In this kind of climate, having an energy-efficient, comfortable home isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity. That’s why we recently upgraded our 1901 home in a variety of ways, and the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit was one of several pieces that helped us move forward.
This all started when we realized that our attic had a variety of beat up insulation that was not doing the job as it was intended. That discovery led to a major weatherization project, which involved reinsulating the house and replacing our aging furnace with an updated heat pump. The result? A much more comfortable home with steady indoor temperatures year-round, and cleaner air during bad fire seasons when our windows need to stay shut.
The 25C tax credit helped us afford those upgrades by reducing the up-front cost of the high-efficiency technology. For many homeowners in Colorado, especially in older homes, that kind of support makes all the difference.
This tax credit also helps small businesses and local contractors. That’s why 31 Colorado-based HVAC and energy efficiency companies recently signed a letter urging Congress to preserve it.
I would like to thank Rep. Jeff Hurd for supporting energy tax credits, and I encourage him to continue defending 25C. This isn’t about politics – it’s about practical solutions that save money, support local jobs, and make homes healthier and more resilient.
Kip Koso
Durango
