2026 Monthly & Annual Utility Breakdown (4,000 Sq Ft in Colorado)
Recommended Equipment Size:Dual-Unit 6.0 Tons (72,000 BTU)
Colorado Residential Electricity / Gas Rate:17.1¢/kWh | $1.25/therm
Cold-Climate Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan):$1,765/yr ($147/mo)
Winter Heating vs. Summer Cooling Split (Heat Pump):$1,657/yr Heat | $108/yr AC
Natural Gas Furnace + Central AC (18-Yr Lifespan):$1,522/yr ($127/mo)
Electric Baseboard + Window AC (25-Yr Lifespan):$5,331/yr ($444/mo)
15-Year Heat Pump Lifespan Net Savings vs. Baseboard:+$49,890
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