2026 Monthly & Annual Utility Breakdown (3,500 Sq Ft in Maryland)
Recommended Equipment Size:5.0 Tons (60,000 BTU)
Maryland Residential Electricity / Gas Rate:21¢/kWh | $1.62/therm
Cold-Climate Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan):$1,529/yr ($127/mo)
Winter Heating vs. Summer Cooling Split (Heat Pump):$1,343/yr Heat | $186/yr AC
Natural Gas Furnace + Central AC (18-Yr Lifespan):$1,414/yr ($118/mo)
Electric Baseboard + Window AC (25-Yr Lifespan):$4,497/yr ($375/mo)
15-Year Heat Pump Lifespan Net Savings vs. Baseboard:+$40,920
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