2026 Monthly & Annual Utility Breakdown (1,500 Sq Ft in Idaho)
Recommended Equipment Size:2.5 Tons (30,000 BTU)
Idaho Residential Electricity / Gas Rate:12.8¢/kWh | $1.15/therm
Cold-Climate Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan):$513/yr ($43/mo)
Winter Heating vs. Summer Cooling Split (Heat Pump):$488/yr Heat | $25/yr AC
Natural Gas Furnace + Central AC (18-Yr Lifespan):$534/yr ($45/mo)
Electric Baseboard + Window AC (25-Yr Lifespan):$1,558/yr ($130/mo)
15-Year Heat Pump Lifespan Net Savings vs. Baseboard:+$12,075
💰 Up to $2,600 Rebate
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