1,000 Sq Ft Heating & Cooling Cost in Alberta (2026)

Recommended HVAC Capacity: 1.5–2.0 Tons (24,000 BTU)  |  Utility Rate: 22.9¢/kWh (ENMAX / EPCOR / ATCO (AUC))

2026 Monthly & Annual Utility Breakdown (1,000 Sq Ft in Alberta)

Recommended Equipment Size:1.5–2.0 Tons (24,000 BTU)
Alberta Residential Electricity / Gas Rate:22.9¢/kWh  |  $1.15/therm
Cold-Climate Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan):$838/yr ($70/mo)
Winter Heating vs. Summer Cooling Split (Heat Pump):$827/yr Heat  |  $11/yr AC
Natural Gas Furnace + Central AC (18-Yr Lifespan):$491/yr ($41/mo)
Electric Baseboard + Window AC (25-Yr Lifespan):$2,584/yr ($215/mo)
15-Year Heat Pump Lifespan Net Savings vs. Baseboard:+$22,590
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