Heat Pump systems can heat a home for less money than gas heating because typically 85% of the heating needs come from first stage heating.
Dual fuel systems have first stage heat pump heating systems with second stage gas heating – which replace traditional heat strips. This can be package or split system with propane or natural gas.
New system installations may qualify for up to $500 rebates through Berkeley Electric Cooperative’s Dual Fuel program.
You can also receive a $500 rebate when you replace gas heat with a dual fuel system (limit one rebate per home).
For more information about the Duel Fuel Heating program please e-mail us. For additional heating and cooling rebates visit our Earth Connect program page.
Savings for customers on comparison> new home:
- Natural Gas heating at 80% AFUE and $1.23 per Therm
- Heat pump with 80% efficient gas backup at 10.7 cents per kWh
- Heat pump HSPF 8.2
Operating cost comparison:
(All Cooling systems based on 15 SEER, new home 1909 sq. ft., includes electricity cost for heating)
Heat Pump Heating: $444 per winter
Natural Gas Heating at 80% AFUE: $692 per winter
Dual Fuel Heat Pump with 80% AFUE back up: $474 per winter
Geothermal system at 4.31 COP: $268 per winter
Air source heat pumps can offer significant heating savings compared to natural gas and propane.
Comparison based on Wrightsoft Suite HVAC software comparison: updated June 2021
