What it is
EnergySage's heat pump comparison tool helps homeowners evaluate heat pump options for their specific home. Enter your location, home size, current heating system, and fuel type. The tool provides estimated costs for air-source and ground-source heat pumps, projected energy savings, available incentives, and a contractor matching service. EnergySage is a DOE-supported marketplace that has facilitated over $3 billion in clean energy installations.
Why we picked this
Heat pumps are the single largest energy efficiency upgrade most homeowners can make. In moderate climates, a heat pump replaces both furnace and AC with one system that is 2 to 4 times more efficient than resistance heating and 30 to 50% more efficient than a gas furnace for heating. EnergySage takes the guesswork out of the decision by providing location-specific cost and savings estimates, and the contractor matching eliminates the most painful part of any home upgrade: finding a qualified installer you can trust.
Key takeaways
- Modern cold-climate heat pumps operate efficiently down to -15F (-26C), making them viable in northern US states and most of Europe.
- A heat pump replacing a gas furnace and AC system saves $500 to $1,200 per year in energy costs, with a typical payback period of 5 to 8 years after incentives.
- EnergySage's DOE-supported marketplace has facilitated over $3 billion in clean energy installations, with average savings of 20% versus going directly to a single installer.