# Heat pump vs. gas furnace and AC on Entergy Louisiana rates (LA)

> **Quick answer** (updated 2026-11-10): As of November 2026, for a typical 1,800 sq ft gas-heated home on Entergy Louisiana electricity rates in Louisiana that needs a new furnace and AC: It depends on your quotes. A heat pump saves about $180 a year to run, so it comes out ahead over 15 years if its quote is no more than $2,700 above the quote for a new furnace and AC.

- Verdict: **depends on quotes**
- Heat pump yearly running cost vs. a new gas furnace and AC: $180 less
- Break-even quote gap: the heat pump wins over 15 years if its quote is no more than $2,700 above the like-for-like quote
- Interactive calculator (change size, insulation, fuel, prices, ZIP): https://meterwise.app/la/entergy-louisiana/heat-pump-vs-furnace/
- Machine-readable data: https://meterwise.app/data/v1/utilities/la/entergy-louisiana.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 | $11,280 | $8,830–$13,730 | – | $490 | $18,700 |
| Heat pump (replaces both) | $11,280 | $7,850–$14,720 | – | $320 | $16,000 |
| High-efficiency cold-climate heat pump | $14,720 | $10,790–$19,620 | – | $230 | $18,200 |

## Inputs

- Electricity: Residential Service (RS) tariff for Entergy Louisiana, effective 2026-03-02, from the U.S. Utility Rate Database, applied tier by tier to the extra kWh. Typical-bill price 9.3¢/kWh, -29% vs. the Louisiana average of 13.1¢/kWh.
- Weather: New Orleans AP GSN, 1,176 heating and 3,206 cooling degree days a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
- Gas: $1.81/therm (Louisiana winter average, EIA); propane $2.99/gallon; heating oil $6.15/gallon.
- Homes in this utility's Louisiana area heat with electricity 62%, gas 34%, propane 3%, other 1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023).
- Installed prices: published study ranges, scaled for home size and Louisiana HVAC installer wages (BLS).
- Rebates: not yet checked in Louisiana, so not included.

## Common questions

**Is a heat pump worth it for Entergy Louisiana customers?**
As of November 2026, for a typical 1,800 sq ft gas-heated home on Entergy Louisiana electricity rates in Louisiana that needs a new furnace and AC: It depends on your quotes. A heat pump saves about $180 a year to run, so it comes out ahead over 15 years if its quote is no more than $2,700 above the quote for a new furnace and AC.

**How much does a heat pump cost to run on Entergy Louisiana's rates?**
About $320 a year for heating and cooling with the Heat pump (replaces both) option, against $490 for New gas furnace + new AC.

**What electricity price does this use?**
Electricity: Residential Service (RS) tariff for Entergy Louisiana, effective 2026-03-02, from the U.S. Utility Rate Database, applied tier by tier to the extra kWh.

## 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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- [City of Lafayette](https://meterwise.app/la/city-of-lafayette/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md)
- [Entergy New Orleans, LLC](https://meterwise.app/la/entergy-new-orleans-llc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md)
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## Cite this page

MeterWise, "Heat pump vs. gas furnace and AC on Entergy Louisiana rates (LA)", updated 2026-11-10, https://meterwise.app/la/entergy-louisiana/heat-pump-vs-furnace/. Data licensed CC BY 4.0.