Cooper Green Team Donates $5,000 to Denver Nonprofit We Don't Waste Following 100 Heat Pump Installations

Denver HVAC company's fall 2026 campaign supports the equivalent of 6,000 meals, 8,200 pounds of recovered food, and an estimated 18.51 metric tons of avoided greenhouse gas emissions.

DENVER, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper Heating & Cooling, known throughout the Denver Metro as the Cooper Green Team, announced today the successful completion of its fall 2026 community giving campaign, resulting in a $5,000 donation to Denver-based nonprofit We Don't Waste following 100 qualifying residential heat pump installations.

Through the campaign, Cooper committed $50 to We Don't Waste for every qualifying heat pump installed between August 15 and September 30, 2026. With 100 installations completed, the locally owned, family-owned, and veteran-owned home services company fulfilled its $5,000 giving commitment.

According to We Don't Waste's 2025 audit, a $5,000 contribution is equivalent to approximately 6,000 meals or 8,200 pounds of recovered and distributed food.

Using ReFED's food waste impact calculator, the equivalent food diversion is also estimated to prevent 18.51 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) emissions by keeping usable food out of landfills.

These figures represent estimated donation impact based on We Don't Waste's reported data and ReFED's modeling, rather than independently measured outcomes attributable solely to Cooper's contribution.

Connecting Energy-Efficient Home Comfort With Community Impact

The Cooper Green Team's fall heat pump campaign was designed to connect residential energy-efficiency improvements with food recovery and hunger relief throughout the Denver metropolitan area.

For every qualifying installation, Cooper contributed $50 directly to We Don't Waste. Participating homeowners were not required to make an additional donation.

The completed campaign achieved three measurable milestones:

• 100 qualifying residential heat pump installations completed during the campaign
• $5,000 donated to We Don't Waste
• 6,000 meals and 8,200 pounds of recovered food, based on the nonprofit's 2025 donation-impact equivalencies

The associated environmental impact was estimated at 18.51 metric tons of CO₂e emissions avoided through food diversion, using ReFED's calculator.

By linking home comfort upgrades with charitable giving, Cooper provided Denver-area homeowners with an opportunity to support a local nonprofit through an investment in their homes.

Supporting Food Recovery and Hunger Relief Across Denver

Founded in 2009, We Don't Waste is a Denver-based nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing food insecurity and food waste through the recovery and redistribution of surplus food.

The organization works with food businesses, distributors, producers, venues, and community partners to rescue quality food that might otherwise be discarded.

Recovered food is distributed through nonprofit partners, including food pantries, shelters, schools, and other organizations serving individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

According to We Don't Waste's 2025 audit, Cooper's $5,000 donation is equivalent to approximately 6,000 meals or 8,200 pounds of recovered and distributed food.

The modeled environmental benefit reflects the potential greenhouse gas emissions avoided when usable food is diverted from landfills instead of being discarded.

The partnership highlights how local businesses can support both community food access and food waste reduction.

Why Heat Pumps Matter for Denver and Colorado Front Range Homeowners

Heat pumps are an energy-efficient heating and cooling option for many Colorado homes.

Unlike conventional systems that generate heat through combustion or electric resistance, heat pumps transfer heat between indoor and outdoor environments. Depending on the equipment and installation, they can provide both heating and cooling through a single system.

Modern cold-climate heat pumps are designed to operate in lower outdoor temperatures, making them an option for homeowners evaluating year-round comfort in Denver and along the Colorado Front Range.

Potential benefits include improved energy efficiency, flexible heating and cooling configurations, and reduced reliance on fossil fuels in certain applications.

Cooper Heating & Cooling provides professional residential heat pump installation and replacement services, including evaluations of high-efficiency heat pumps, cold-climate systems, and dual-fuel configurations.

The company also helps homeowners understand applicable utility rebates and energy-efficiency incentives, subject to current program eligibility and availability.

Although the We Don't Waste donation campaign has concluded, Cooper continues to provide heat pump installation and other residential HVAC services throughout the Denver metropolitan area.

A Denver Home Services Company Committed to Giving Back

Established in 1978, Cooper Heating & Cooling has served Colorado homeowners for nearly five decades.

The locally owned, family-owned, and veteran-owned company provides residential heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and indoor air quality services throughout the Denver Metro and surrounding Colorado Front Range communities.

The We Don't Waste partnership reflects the company's broader commitment to community involvement and responsible local business practices.

By combining 100 residential heat pump installations with a $5,000 charitable contribution, the Cooper Green Team demonstrated how everyday home services can create opportunities for meaningful community support.

The company expressed its gratitude to the 100 participating homeowners, its installation teams, and We Don't Waste for helping make the campaign possible.

Better comfort for Colorado homes. A stronger community for everyone.

About Cooper Heating & Cooling

Founded in 1978, Cooper Heating & Cooling, also known as the Cooper Green Team, is a locally owned, family-owned, and veteran-owned residential home services company serving the Denver metropolitan area and Colorado Front Range.

Cooper provides professional heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and indoor air quality services, including energy-efficient heat pump installation, HVAC replacement, maintenance, and repair.

The company is committed to quality workmanship, dependable customer service, and giving back to the Colorado communities it serves.

Website: https://www.coopergreenteam.com
Heat Pump Installation: https://www.coopergreenteam.com/heating/heat-pump-install
Phone: 720-358-1515

About We Don't Waste

Founded in 2009, We Don't Waste is a Denver-based nonprofit organization working to reduce food insecurity and food waste by recovering quality surplus food and distributing it to community organizations serving people in need.

Through food recovery, redistribution, and community partnerships, We Don't Waste helps improve access to nutritious food while reducing the environmental impact of discarded food.

Website: https://www.wedontwaste.org/

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