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

Recommended HVAC Capacity: 1.5–2.0 Tons (24,000 BTU)  |  Utility Rate: 17¢/kWh (Hydro One / Toronto Hydro (OEB))

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

Recommended Equipment Size:1.5–2.0 Tons (24,000 BTU)
Ontario Residential Electricity / Gas Rate:17¢/kWh  |  $1.35/therm
Cold-Climate Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan):$507/yr ($42/mo)
Winter Heating vs. Summer Cooling Split (Heat Pump):$486/yr Heat  |  $21/yr AC
Natural Gas Furnace + Central AC (18-Yr Lifespan):$469/yr ($39/mo)
Electric Baseboard + Window AC (25-Yr Lifespan):$1,544/yr ($129/mo)
15-Year Heat Pump Lifespan Net Savings vs. Baseboard:+$11,955
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