This heat pump savings estimator is a tool designed to provide homeowners in Dane County, Wisconsin, with a preliminary understanding of the potential financial and environmental benefits of switching to an electric heat pump system.

By inputting your home size and current primary heating fuel, the estimator leverages a sophisticated AI model to generate a personalized projection. This projection includes an estimated range for both your monthly cost changes and your carbon footprint reduction.

Methodology & Sources

Our estimates are derived from a combination of publicly available energy cost data and carbon emission factors specific to Dane County, WI. The key factors include:

• Local Energy Costs: The model considers current average prices for natural gas, electricity, and propane in Dane County, WI.
• Carbon Emission Factors: We use region-specific data to calculate the CO₂ emissions associated with different fuel types versus the electricity used by a heat pump.
• Heat Pump Efficiency: The calculated range accounts for the varying efficiencies (Coefficient of Performance, or COP) of different heat pump models available on the market.
• Heating Needs Coverage: The estimates assume the new heat pump will cover approximately 90% of the home's heating needs, with a supplemental source for the coldest days, which is a standard industry practice.

The figures provided by this tool are for informational and planning purposes only. For a precise quote and detailed analysis, please consult with BETHKE for details.