Head-to-Head Lifespan & Operating Cost Comparison (2,000 Sq Ft in Georgia)
Option A: Cold-Climate Heat Pump (COP 3.1 | 15-Yr Life)Install: $6,800 | Lifespan: 15 Yrs
Option A Annual & Monthly Utility Bill:$445/yr ($37/mo)
Option A 15-Year Total Cost (Install + 15 Yrs Bills):$13,475
Option B: Central Electric Forced-Air Furnace (COP 1.0 | 20-Yr Life)Install: $4,800 | Lifespan: 20 Yrs
Option B Annual & Monthly Utility Bill:$1,153/yr ($96/mo)
Option B 15-Year Total Cost (Install + 15 Yrs Bills):$22,095
Georgia Tariff & Break-Even Threshold:14.8¢/kWh Elec | $1.6/therm Gas (Break-Even: 18.4¢/kWh)
15-Year Net Lifespan Verdict in Georgia:Cold-Climate Heat Pump saves $8,620 over 15 years
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