2026 Monthly & Annual Utility Breakdown (800 Sq Ft in South Dakota)
Recommended Equipment Size:1.5 Tons (18,000 BTU)
South Dakota Residential Electricity / Gas Rate:14¢/kWh | $1.15/therm
Cold-Climate Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan):$352/yr ($29/mo)
Winter Heating vs. Summer Cooling Split (Heat Pump):$334/yr Heat | $18/yr AC
Natural Gas Furnace + Central AC (18-Yr Lifespan):$337/yr ($28/mo)
Electric Baseboard + Window AC (25-Yr Lifespan):$1,067/yr ($89/mo)
15-Year Heat Pump Lifespan Net Savings vs. Baseboard:+$7,125
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