2026 Monthly & Annual Utility Breakdown (2,000 Sq Ft in Maine)
Recommended Equipment Size:3.0–3.5 Tons (36,000 BTU)
Maine Residential Electricity / Gas Rate:31¢/kWh | $1.95/therm
Cold-Climate Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan):$1,921/yr ($160/mo)
Winter Heating vs. Summer Cooling Split (Heat Pump):$1,871/yr Heat | $50/yr AC
Natural Gas Furnace + Central AC (18-Yr Lifespan):$1,413/yr ($118/mo)
Electric Baseboard + Window AC (25-Yr Lifespan):$5,890/yr ($491/mo)
15-Year Heat Pump Lifespan Net Savings vs. Baseboard:+$55,935
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