Head-to-Head Lifespan & Operating Cost Comparison (2,000 Sq Ft in Wyoming)
Option A: Cold-Climate Heat Pump (15-Yr Lifespan)Install: $6,800 | Lifespan: 15 Yrs
Option A Annual & Monthly Utility Bill:$826/yr ($69/mo)
Option A 15-Year Total Cost (Install + 15 Yrs Bills):$19,190
Option B: Natural Gas Furnace + AC (18-Yr Lifespan)Install: $7,500 | Lifespan: 18 Yrs
Option B Annual & Monthly Utility Bill:$838/yr ($70/mo)
Option B 15-Year Total Cost (Install + 15 Yrs Bills):$20,070
Wyoming Tariff & Break-Even Threshold:13.1¢/kWh Elec | $1.15/therm Gas (Break-Even: 13.2¢/kWh)
15-Year Net Lifespan Verdict in Wyoming:Cold-Climate Heat Pump saves $880 over 15 years
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