Energy Cost Comparison Calculator

Compare HVAC system lifecycle costs including equipment, installation, energy, and maintenance. Analyze NPV, payback periods, and CO2 emissions across heat pumps, furnaces, and boilers over a 20-year period.

ASHRAE 90.1NPV AnalysisCO2 Tracking20-Year Lifecycle
HVAC Lifecycle Cost Comparison
Compare 2-5 heating/cooling systems to find the best long-term value

HVAC Systems to Compare

BTU/hr

Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (0.8-1.0)

USD

USD

USD/year

BTU/hr

BTU/hr

Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio

Heating Seasonal Performance Factor

USD

USD

USD/year

Climate & Usage

Determines typical heating and cooling load

Typically 15-25 years for HVAC equipment

Hours per year heating is needed

Hours per year cooling is needed

Energy Prices

$/kWh

$/therm

$/gallon

$/gallon

Economic Parameters

For NPV calculation (typically 3-5%)

Annual energy price increase rate

Interactive Cost Comparison
Explore how different HVAC systems compare over time with this interactive visualizer