2026 Monthly & Annual Utility Breakdown (1,000 Sq Ft in Montana)
Recommended Equipment Size:1.5–2.0 Tons (24,000 BTU)
Montana Residential Electricity / Gas Rate:13.5¢/kWh | $1.15/therm
Cold-Climate Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan):$430/yr ($36/mo)
Winter Heating vs. Summer Cooling Split (Heat Pump):$418/yr Heat | $12/yr AC
Natural Gas Furnace + Central AC (18-Yr Lifespan):$424/yr ($35/mo)
Electric Baseboard + Window AC (25-Yr Lifespan):$1,318/yr ($110/mo)
15-Year Heat Pump Lifespan Net Savings vs. Baseboard:+$9,720
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