Is Electrification Worth It in Georgia?
Atlanta summers are the reason God invented air conditioning.
You'll run your AC from April through October. Heating? Maybe December through February, and it rarely drops below 30°F. Most Georgia homes already have heat pumps—they've been standard in new construction since the '90s. The question is whether your current system is efficient enough, and whether adding solar makes sense.
If your heat pump is 12+ years old, upgrade it. A modern variable-speed heat pump will cut your cooling costs 25-35%, which in Georgia means $400-700/year in savings. Solar payback is 7-9 years with Georgia Power's net metering. Not the best in the country, but solid if you're staying put.
Georgia Energy Costs
Visual ROI Analysis
Payback Period Comparison
Lower is better • Shortest payback = fastest return on investment
Annual Savings Comparison
Higher is better • More annual savings = greater long-term benefit
Cumulative Net Savings Over Time
Point where line crosses $0 = payback achieved • Steeper line = faster savings growth
Return on Investment by Upgrade
Heat Pump HVAC
Solar Panels
Heat Pump Water Heater
EV Charger + Electric Vehicle
Full Electrification Package
Best ROI for Georgia
Based on your state's energy costs and climate, EV Charger offers the best return on investment with an average payback of 0.4 years and an ROI of 1460%.
0.0 years slower than average compared to the national average.
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