2026 Monthly & Annual Utility Breakdown (2,000 Sq Ft in South Dakota)
Recommended Equipment Size:3.0–3.5 Tons (36,000 BTU)
South Dakota Residential Electricity / Gas Rate:14¢/kWh | $1.15/therm
Cold-Climate Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan):$880/yr ($73/mo)
Winter Heating vs. Summer Cooling Split (Heat Pump):$834/yr Heat | $46/yr AC
Natural Gas Furnace + Central AC (18-Yr Lifespan):$843/yr ($70/mo)
Electric Baseboard + Window AC (25-Yr Lifespan):$2,668/yr ($222/mo)
15-Year Heat Pump Lifespan Net Savings vs. Baseboard:+$23,220
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