2026 Monthly & Annual Utility Breakdown (4,000 Sq Ft in Iowa)
Recommended Equipment Size:Dual-Unit 6.0 Tons (72,000 BTU)
Iowa Residential Electricity / Gas Rate:13.8¢/kWh | $1.18/therm
Cold-Climate Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan):$1,571/yr ($131/mo)
Winter Heating vs. Summer Cooling Split (Heat Pump):$1,469/yr Heat | $103/yr AC
Natural Gas Furnace + Central AC (18-Yr Lifespan):$1,567/yr ($131/mo)
Electric Baseboard + Window AC (25-Yr Lifespan):$4,737/yr ($395/mo)
15-Year Heat Pump Lifespan Net Savings vs. Baseboard:+$43,890
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