Electrify Central Ohio
Gas Furnace vs. Heat Pump Comparison Calculator
Enter your monthly gas usage and home details to compare three heating scenarios. All results update in real time. Based on weather data in Columbus, OH. We recommend consultation with Electrify Central Ohio to interpret results.
Does not account for: purchase & installation costs · A/C efficiency savings · installation quality · electric consumption by indoor blower fan
Monthly Natural Gas Usage
ℹ Enter your 12 months of natural gas bill data. Values shown are sample defaults — replace with your own.
| Month | CCF | # Days | Avg °F |
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Future efficiency improvements (%)default: 0
Anticipated reduction in future heating needs due to insulation/air-sealing
System Settings
ℹ All values are defaults based on typical equipment and rates. Edit to match your situation.
Gas Furnace
Furnace AFUE (%)default: 96
Check furnace cabinet or manufacturer docs
Furnace capacity (BTU/hr)default: 40,000
Heat Pump
COP at 5°Fdefault: 1.9
Find model-specific values at ashp.neep.org
COP at 17°Fdefault: 2.3
COP at 47°Fdefault: 3.4
Max BTU/hr at 5°Fdefault: 24,000
Max BTU/hr at 17°Fdefault: 25,000
Max BTU/hr at 47°Fdefault: 37,800
Size (tons)default: 3
Operating Parameters
Thermostat Setpoint (°F)default: 70
Dual fuel switchover (°F)default: 25
HP runs above this, gas furnace at or below
Electric Rate ($/kWh)default: $0.200
AEP Ohio SSO generation + distribution/transmission (3/2026)
Gas Rate ($/CCF)default: $0.699
Columbia Gas SSO (TTM) incl. sales tax (as of 3/2026)
Gas Fixed Charges ($/yr)default: $655.77
Columbia Gas fixed charges (3/2026)
% of gas used for heatingdefault: 62.4%
62.4% national average
Gas Disconnect — All Electric
Disconnect gas?default: yes
Gas Disconnect — Dual Fuel
Partial year disconnect?default: yes
Months connecteddefault: 6
Reconnection fee ($)default: $50
Results
| 🔥 Gas Only | ⚡🔥 Dual Fuel HP + gas backup |
⚡ All Electric HP + resistance backup |
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| Annual Cost | |||
| Electric usage cost | $0.00 | - | - |
| Gas usage cost | - | - | $0.00 |
| Fixed gas charges | - | - | - |
| Total Annual Cost | - | - | - |
| Annual Energy | |||
| Electricity used (kWh/yr) | 0 kWh | - | - |
| Natural gas used (MMBtu/yr) | - | - | 0 MMBtu |
| Natural gas reduction vs. gas only | 0% | - | 100% |
| CO₂ Saved vs. Gas Only (lbs/yr) | |||
| 100% renewable electricity | 0 lbs | - | - |
| Current Ohio grid mix | 0 lbs | - | - |
Heating Load Parameters
Home Heat Loss (UA)
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BTU/hr per °F
Estimated from your gas usage. Reflects your home's insulation, air sealing, and conditioned space size.
HP Balance Point
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°F outdoor temperature
Below this temperature the heat pump can no longer meet 100% of the heating load on its own.