York Heating and Air Conditioning: Homeowners: Heat Pumps: Calculate Your Savings

See how much you can save

Use this map and chart to calculate your savings. First, use the map to locate the zone where you live. Then, find the SEER/HSPF ratting of your current system. Then, use the chart to find your approximate annual cooling/heating costs. The difference between your current cost and that of a higher-SEER/HSPF unit is your estimated annual savings.

Approximate Annual Savings


Cooling/Heating Efficiencies	Approximate Annual Cooling/Heating Operating Costs
SEER/HSPF	Zone 1	Zone 2	Zone 3	Zone 4	Zone 5
6/6.0	$1,803	$1,672	$1,731	$1,723	$1,740
8/6.0	$1,591	$1,450	$1,470	$1,458	$1,398
10/7.5	$1,358	$1,229	$1,294	$1,280	$1,151
12/8.0	$1,246	$1,118	$1,114	$1,101	$1,004
13/8.5	$1,174	$1,025	$1,046	$1,034	$939
14/9.0	$1,101	$985	$978	$966	$873
15/9.25	$1,053	$936	$921	$908	$799
18/10.0	$1,139	$1,005	$980	$929	$816
(Based on 2001 DOE national average price for electricity (0.0837/kwh). Assuming the use of 36,000 BTU nominal capacity. Information derived using Elite Energy Audit Program. Cooling based on Bin data. Operating cost based on 2,100 sq. ft. and occupancy of 4 people. Actual savings may vary.) *SEER=Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. The higher the SEER rating number, the more energy efficient the unit. The government�s established minimum rating for air conditioning is 13 (Beginning January 2006). 2. Heating Season Performance Factor (HSPF) is a measure of air-heating efficiency. A higher HSPF rating indicates a more energy efficient unit. Example based on operating a 15-year or older 6 SEER 3-ton unit.