Head-to-Head Lifespan & Operating Cost Comparison (2,000 Sq Ft in Puerto Rico)
Option A: Cold-Climate Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan)Install: $6,800 | Lifespan: 15 Yrs
Option A Annual & Monthly Utility Bill:$561/yr ($47/mo)
Option A 15-Year Total Cost (Install + 15 Yrs Bills):$15,215
Option B: Heating Oil Furnace (18-Yr Lifespan)Install: $8,200 | Lifespan: 18 Yrs
Option B Annual & Monthly Utility Bill:$696/yr ($58/mo)
Option B 15-Year Total Cost (Install + 15 Yrs Bills):$18,640
Puerto Rico Tariff & Break-Even Threshold:29.5¢/kWh Elec | $2.6/therm Gas (Break-Even: 29.9¢/kWh)
15-Year Net Lifespan Verdict in Puerto Rico:Cold-Climate Heat Pump saves $3,425 over 15 years
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