Is Electrification Worth It in Iowa?
Iowa: 6,500 heating degree days, -15°F winter lows, and corn ethanol politics.
You need serious heating. Natural gas costs $1.10/therm. Electricity runs $0.13/kWh. This is cold-climate heat pump territory—you need a good one or it won't work well. Alliant Energy and MidAmerican offer heat pump rebates, but they're modest ($400-800).
If you're heating with propane (common in rural Iowa), a cold-climate heat pump will save you $1,000+ per year. If you have natural gas, the payback stretches to 10-14 years—still positive but not exciting. The federal $2,000 credit helps. Make sure you get a model rated for -15°F operation—Iowa winters are no joke.
Iowa 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 Iowa
Based on your state's energy costs and climate, EV Charger offers the best return on investment with an average payback of 0.5 years and an ROI of 1509%.
0.0 years slower than average compared to the national average.
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