Cost of Heating Comparison Calculator

This tool can help you estimate what your annual heating costs would be using different heating systems. Look for the row that best describes your current heating system then press the Increase or Decrease buttons until the Annual Cost approximates yours. You can also modify price and efficiency assumptions.

       

Fuel Type
(Units)
Cost per Unit
Delivered
Heating
System
See
Details
Annual
Cost
1.
$
ENERGY STAR® geothermal heat pump

Assumptions:

%
%
2.
$
EPA-certified wood stove

Assumptions:

%
%
3.
$
ENERGY STAR® air-source heat pump

Assumptions:

%
%
4.
$
parlor stove

Assumptions:

%
%
5.
$
pellet boiler

Assumptions:

%
%
6.
$
pellet stove

Assumptions:

%
%
7.
$
ENERGY STAR® boiler

Assumptions:

%
%
8.
$
ENERGY STAR® furnace

Assumptions:

%
%
9.
$
space heater

Assumptions:

%
%
10.
$
ENERGY STAR® boiler

Assumptions:

%
%
11.
$
parlor stove

Assumptions:

%
%
12.
$
baseboard

Assumptions:

%
%
13.
$
ENERGY STAR® furnace

Assumptions:

%
%
14.
$
ENERGY STAR® boiler

Assumptions:

%
%
15.
$
ENERGY STAR® furnace

Assumptions:

%
%

Note: the thousands of participants in Efficiency Maine’s weatherization programs are expected to save a gallon of oil for every $1.22 invested in weatherization so if you’re trying to reduce your heating costs, be sure to consider weatherization as an option.

Heating system upgrades and home weatherization can be financed with PACE and PowerSaver loans. Click here for more information.

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