My family recently replaced our aging furnace and air conditioner with a cold-weather heat pump system because we wanted an efficient HVAC solution that performs well in any temperature.

We’re thrilled with the results. Our heat pump keeps our home comfortable year-round and has improved our indoor air quality, which is especially important in a neighborhood surrounded by industrial operations and during wildfire season. The system evenly regulates temperatures throughout the house—our basement used to be freezing!—and it runs much quieter than our old equipment. We also like that we’re reducing our reliance on combustion machines, which can leak gas into the home and pose fire risks.

We were able to make this important upgrade thanks to the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit, which provided $2,000 in tax relief. Without this incentive, we wouldn’t have been able to afford the switch—one that will pay off through lower energy bills, especially when we add solar.

Many families are struggling to afford rising energy costs. They should know that 25C helps homeowners affordably upgrade insulation, doors, windows, water heaters, and HVAC equipment—making homes more efficient and cutting utility bills.

These incentives also strengthen local businesses by driving demand for skilled trades and high-efficiency installations. My HVAC contractor, Mountain West Heat Pumps, has built an entire business around installing heat pumps, creating a dozen good jobs in our community.

But now, Congress may put this tax credit on the chopping block. That would be a big mistake. More and more Republicans recognize that energy tax credits are not about politics—they’re about helping small businesses and keeping energy affordable. I appreciate Congressman Evans for signing the recent letter defending these credits and hope his leadership extends to protecting 25C.

Let’s not turn a popular, commonsense policy into another political football.

Stacy Lambright, Thornton

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