2026 Monthly & Annual Utility Breakdown (1,000 Sq Ft in Wisconsin)
Recommended Equipment Size:1.5–2.0 Tons (24,000 BTU)
Wisconsin Residential Electricity / Gas Rate:18¢/kWh | $1.22/therm
Cold-Climate Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan):$547/yr ($46/mo)
Winter Heating vs. Summer Cooling Split (Heat Pump):$525/yr Heat | $22/yr AC
Natural Gas Furnace + Central AC (18-Yr Lifespan):$436/yr ($36/mo)
Electric Baseboard + Window AC (25-Yr Lifespan):$1,668/yr ($139/mo)
15-Year Heat Pump Lifespan Net Savings vs. Baseboard:+$13,215
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