# Heat pump vs. gas furnace and AC on South Central Ark El Coop, Inc rates (AR)

> **Quick answer** (updated 2026-11-10): As of November 2026, for a typical 1,800 sq ft gas-heated home on South Central Ark El Coop, Inc electricity rates in Arkansas that needs a new furnace and AC: A heat pump comes out ahead here even with a high quote: about $5,700 less than a new furnace and AC over 15 years at typical prices, and $380 a year less to run.

- Verdict: **heat pump ahead at any quote**
- Heat pump yearly running cost vs. a new gas furnace and AC: $380 less
- Break-even quote gap: the heat pump wins over 15 years if its quote is no more than $5,700 above the like-for-like quote
- Interactive calculator (change size, insulation, fuel, prices, ZIP): https://meterwise.app/ar/south-central-ark-el-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/
- Machine-readable data: https://meterwise.app/data/v1/utilities/ar/south-central-ark-el-coop-inc.json

## Typical home: costs by option

1,800 sq ft, average insulation, heating with gas, furnace and AC both need replacing.

| Option | Installed (typical) | Installed range | Rebates | Energy per year | 15-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New gas furnace + new AC | $10,280 | $8,050–$12,520 | – | $960 | $24,700 |
| Heat pump (replaces both) | $10,280 | $7,150–$13,410 | – | $580 | $19,000 |
| High-efficiency cold-climate heat pump | $13,410 | $9,830–$17,880 | – | $450 | $20,100 |

## Inputs

- Electricity: South Central Ark El Coop, Inc's average residential price in AR (EIA), $0.147/kWh; the winter price of extra kWh is estimated at $0.121/kWh. Enter your own rate for a closer answer. Typical-bill price 14.7¢/kWh, +8% vs. the Arkansas average of 13.6¢/kWh.
- Weather: Prescott 2 Nnw HCN, 3,054 heating and 1,944 cooling degree days a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
- Gas: $2.08/therm (Arkansas winter average, EIA); propane $2.44/gallon; heating oil $6.15/gallon.
- Homes in this utility's Arkansas area heat with electricity 54%, gas 30%, propane 8%, other 8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023).
- Installed prices: published study ranges, scaled for home size and Arkansas HVAC installer wages (BLS).
- Rebates: not yet checked in Arkansas, so not included.

## Common questions

**Is a heat pump worth it for South Central Ark El Coop, Inc customers?**
As of November 2026, for a typical 1,800 sq ft gas-heated home on South Central Ark El Coop, Inc electricity rates in Arkansas that needs a new furnace and AC: A heat pump comes out ahead here even with a high quote: about $5,700 less than a new furnace and AC over 15 years at typical prices, and $380 a year less to run.

**How much does a heat pump cost to run on South Central Ark El Coop, Inc's rates?**
About $580 a year for heating and cooling with the Heat pump (replaces both) option, against $960 for New gas furnace + new AC.

**What electricity price does this use?**
Electricity: South Central Ark El Coop, Inc's average residential price in AR (EIA), $0.147/kWh; the winter price of extra kWh is estimated at $0.121/kWh. Enter your own rate for a closer answer.

## Method

Heating and cooling need from local weather, floor area and insulation; each option's efficiency (heat pumps lose
efficiency in the cold and use backup heat in cold months) turns that into kWh and fuel; electricity is priced
through the utility's tariff; installed costs come from published ranges. Full method: https://meterwise.app/about/index.md

Estimates for a typical home, not a quote or financial advice.

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MeterWise, "Heat pump vs. gas furnace and AC on South Central Ark El Coop, Inc rates (AR)", updated 2026-11-10, https://meterwise.app/ar/south-central-ark-el-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/. Data licensed CC BY 4.0.