1,200 Sq Ft Heating & Cooling Cost in Massachusetts (2026)

Recommended HVAC Capacity: 2.0 Tons (24,000 BTU)  |  Utility Rate: 31.2¢/kWh (Eversource / National Grid MA)

2026 Monthly & Annual Utility Breakdown (1,200 Sq Ft in Massachusetts)

Recommended Equipment Size:2.0 Tons (24,000 BTU)
Massachusetts Residential Electricity / Gas Rate:31.2¢/kWh  |  $2.05/therm
Cold-Climate Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan):$958/yr ($80/mo)
Winter Heating vs. Summer Cooling Split (Heat Pump):$907/yr Heat  |  $51/yr AC
Natural Gas Furnace + Central AC (18-Yr Lifespan):$747/yr ($62/mo)
Electric Baseboard + Window AC (25-Yr Lifespan):$2,904/yr ($242/mo)
15-Year Heat Pump Lifespan Net Savings vs. Baseboard:+$25,590
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