2026 Monthly & Annual Utility Breakdown (3,500 Sq Ft in Louisiana)
Recommended Equipment Size:5.0 Tons (60,000 BTU)
Louisiana Residential Electricity / Gas Rate:12.9¢/kWh | $1.38/therm
Cold-Climate Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan):$549/yr ($46/mo)
Winter Heating vs. Summer Cooling Split (Heat Pump):$287/yr Heat | $262/yr AC
Natural Gas Furnace + Central AC (18-Yr Lifespan):$667/yr ($56/mo)
Electric Baseboard + Window AC (25-Yr Lifespan):$1,361/yr ($113/mo)
15-Year Heat Pump Lifespan Net Savings vs. Baseboard:+$8,580
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