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 $1.15 per therm

  • Heat pump with 80% efficient gas backup at 9.5 cents per kWh

  • Heat pump HSPF 8.2

Operating cost comparison:

(All Cooling systems based on 13 SEER, new home 1909 sq. ft.)

 

Heat Pump Heating:                                          $377 per winter

Natural Gas Heating at 80% AFUE:                     $598 per winter

Dual Fuel Heat Pump with 80% AFUE back up:   $370 per winter