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Fort Worth, TX

Electrification ROI based on Oncor rates and local rebates

Population: 956,000•Climate: hot•Electric: $0.120/kWh•Gas: $1.16/therm
Best Upgrade
Solar Panels
19.5 years • 37% ROI
Annual Savings
$2,439/year
Full electrification
Total Incentives
$1,150
Federal + utility rebates
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Payback Period Comparison

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Annual Savings Comparison

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Cumulative Net Savings Over Time

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Detailed ROI by Upgrade

Heat Pump HVAC System

Replace gas furnace + AC with an all-electric heat pump

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Costs

Upfront cost:$12,000 - $18,000
Federal tax credit:-$0
Oncor rebate:-$850
Net cost:$11,150 - $17,150

Savings & ROI

Annual savings:$147/year
Simple payback:Not Recommended
15-year ROI:-84%
CO₂ reduction:0.4 tons/year
15-year net savings:$-12,790

Solar Panels (6kW System)

Generate your own electricity from the sun

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Costs

Upfront cost:$15,000 - $21,000
Federal tax credit (30%):-$0
Net cost:$15,000 - $21,000

Savings & ROI

Annual savings:$946/year
Simple payback:19.5 years
25-year ROI:37%
CO₂ reduction:3.6 tons/year

Full Electrification Package

Heat pump + Solar + Heat pump water heater + EV charger

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Costs

Total upfront cost:$30,300 - $45,000
Total federal credits:-$0
Total utility rebates:-$1,150
Net cost:$29,150 - $43,850

Savings & ROI

Annual savings:$2,439/year
Simple payback:15.4 years
15-year ROI:3%
Total CO₂ reduction:10.1 tons/year
15-year net savings:$-1,058

Fort Worth Energy Context

Climate & Usage

Climate zone:hot
Heating degree days:2,400
Cooling degree days:2,700
Avg home size:2,200 sq ft

Energy Costs

Utility provider:Oncor
Electricity rate:$0.120/kWh
Natural gas rate:$1.16/therm
Avg monthly bills:$162 elec + $52 gas

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