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Heating Cost Comparison

Annual heating cost: heat pump vs gas furnace head to head.

Inputs

Inputs and assumptions

Yearly heating need, 40 to 80 typical.

2.0 cold climate, 3.0 average, 4.0 mild.

All-in cents per kWh.

0.80 standard, 0.95 high efficiency.

Price per therm from gas bill.

Result

Savings with heat pump
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Gas furnace cost/year
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Heat pump cost/year
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What to check

  • Annual heat load
  • Fuel prices and equipment efficiency

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Screening estimate only. Confirm with a Manual J load calculation and installer quotes before buying equipment.

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