2026 Monthly & Annual Utility Breakdown (2,200 Sq Ft in Delaware)
Recommended Equipment Size:3.5 Tons (42,000 BTU)
Delaware Residential Electricity / Gas Rate:19.3¢/kWh | $1.6/therm
Cold-Climate Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan):$862/yr ($72/mo)
Winter Heating vs. Summer Cooling Split (Heat Pump):$759/yr Heat | $103/yr AC
Natural Gas Furnace + Central AC (18-Yr Lifespan):$847/yr ($71/mo)
Electric Baseboard + Window AC (25-Yr Lifespan):$2,538/yr ($212/mo)
15-Year Heat Pump Lifespan Net Savings vs. Baseboard:+$21,540
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