2026 Monthly & Annual Utility Breakdown (1,800 Sq Ft in Illinois)
Recommended Equipment Size:3.0 Tons (36,000 BTU)
Illinois Residential Electricity / Gas Rate:16.4¢/kWh | $1.25/therm
Cold-Climate Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan):$763/yr ($64/mo)
Winter Heating vs. Summer Cooling Split (Heat Pump):$703/yr Heat | $59/yr AC
Natural Gas Furnace + Central AC (18-Yr Lifespan):$687/yr ($57/mo)
Electric Baseboard + Window AC (25-Yr Lifespan):$2,287/yr ($191/mo)
15-Year Heat Pump Lifespan Net Savings vs. Baseboard:+$19,260
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