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FAQ: Colorado's New NOx Law and How It Affects Homeowners' Gas Appliances
TL;DR
Homeowners can gain an advantage by planning furnace replacements before 2026 to avoid higher costs and limited options under Colorado's new NOx emission regulations.
Colorado's NOx law requires new gas furnaces and water heaters installed after January 1, 2026 to meet stricter emission limits, affecting product availability and installation requirements.
Colorado's new NOx regulations will improve air quality and reduce smog, making tomorrow healthier by lowering emissions that cause respiratory issues.
Colorado's 2026 NOx law may push homeowners toward electric heat pumps, which have improved enough to handle cold winters when properly designed.
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It's a Colorado state regulation that places stricter limits on nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from newly installed gas appliances, specifically gas furnaces and gas water heaters, beginning January 1, 2026.
The regulation goes into effect on January 1, 2026, applying to new installations of certain gas appliances from that date forward.
Homeowners in Denver and surrounding areas who need to purchase or replace gas furnaces or gas water heaters after January 1, 2026, are affected by this regulation.
No, existing systems are not required to be replaced simply because of the law, but once a system fails or is removed, homeowners will need to comply with the updated standards.
Homeowners will face stricter emission limits on new gas appliances, fewer gas appliance options, higher upfront costs for compliant equipment, potential shifts toward electric options, and fewer immediate replacement options during emergencies.
Standard-efficiency gas furnaces may be phased out, high-efficiency and ultra-low-NOx models may be required (often costing more with longer lead times), and heat pumps are becoming a common alternative.
The law is part of Colorado's broader effort to improve air quality and reduce emissions that contribute to smog and respiratory issues.
Homeowners should understand their options for gas furnaces and water heaters, especially those planning upgrades or facing potential equipment failures, to avoid being caught off guard when replacement is needed.
Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Electric, serving the Denver area, is already helping homeowners understand their options regarding furnace repair and replacement, as well as water heater replacement, installation, and repair.
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