# Heat pump vs. gas furnace and AC on Rochester Gas & Electric Corp rates (NY)

> **Quick answer** (updated 2026-11-10): As of November 2026, for a typical 1,800 sq ft gas-heated home on Rochester Gas & Electric Corp electricity rates in New York that needs a new furnace and AC: It depends on your quotes. A high-efficiency cold-climate heat pump saves about $330 a year to run, so it comes out ahead over 15 years if its quote is no more than $5,000 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: $330 less
- Break-even quote gap: the heat pump wins over 15 years if its quote is no more than $5,000 above the like-for-like quote
- Interactive calculator (change size, insulation, fuel, prices, ZIP): https://meterwise.app/ny/rochester-gas-and-electric-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/
- Machine-readable data: https://meterwise.app/data/v1/utilities/ny/rochester-gas-and-electric-corp.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 | $12,770 | $9,990–$15,540 | – | $1,240 | $31,300 |
| Heat pump (replaces both) | $12,770 | $8,880–$16,650 | – | $1,200 | $30,800 |
| High-efficiency cold-climate heat pump | $16,650 | $12,210–$22,200 | – | $910 | $30,200 |

## Inputs

- Electricity: SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RSS (Non-Retail Access Choice) tariff for Rochester Gas & Electric Corp, effective 2025-05-01, from the U.S. Utility Rate Database, applied tier by tier to the extra kWh. Typical-bill price 19.9¢/kWh, -30% vs. the New York average of 28.5¢/kWh.
- Weather: Rochester Gtr Intl HCN, 6,273 heating and 677 cooling degree days a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
- Gas: $1.65/therm (New York winter average, EIA); propane $3.74/gallon; heating oil $6.35/gallon.
- Homes in this utility's New York area heat with gas 68%, electricity 18%, propane 6%, other 4%, heating oil 4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023).
- Installed prices: published study ranges, scaled for home size and New York HVAC installer wages (BLS).
- Rebates: not yet checked in New York, so not included.

## Common questions

**Is a heat pump worth it for Rochester Gas & Electric Corp customers?**
As of November 2026, for a typical 1,800 sq ft gas-heated home on Rochester Gas & Electric Corp electricity rates in New York that needs a new furnace and AC: It depends on your quotes. A high-efficiency cold-climate heat pump saves about $330 a year to run, so it comes out ahead over 15 years if its quote is no more than $5,000 above the quote for a new furnace and AC.

**How much does a heat pump cost to run on Rochester Gas & Electric Corp's rates?**
About $910 a year for heating and cooling with the High-efficiency cold-climate heat pump option, against $1,240 for New gas furnace + new AC.

**What electricity price does this use?**
Electricity: SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RSS (Non-Retail Access Choice) tariff for Rochester Gas & Electric Corp, effective 2025-05-01, 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.

## Other New York utilities

- [Central Hudson Gas & Electric](https://meterwise.app/ny/central-hudson-gas-and-electric/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md)
- [Con Edison](https://meterwise.app/ny/con-edison/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md)
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