Head-to-Head Lifespan & Operating Cost Comparison (2,000 Sq Ft in Northwest Territories)
Option A: Geothermal Ground-Source (25-Yr Unit / 50-Yr Loop)Install: $18,500 | Lifespan: 25 Yrs
Option A Annual & Monthly Utility Bill:$2,463/yr ($205/mo)
Option A 15-Year Total Cost (Install + 15 Yrs Bills):$55,445
Option B: Air-Source Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan)Install: $6,800 | Lifespan: 15 Yrs
Option B Annual & Monthly Utility Bill:$3,337/yr ($278/mo)
Option B 15-Year Total Cost (Install + 15 Yrs Bills):$56,855
Northwest Territories Tariff & Break-Even Threshold:29.5¢/kWh Elec | $2.1/therm Gas (Break-Even: 24.1¢/kWh)
15-Year Net Lifespan Verdict in Northwest Territories:Geothermal Ground-Source saves $1,410 over 15 years
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