Is Electrification Worth It in Kansas?

Kansas has wind power, cheap electricity, and real winters.

Wichita gets 4,700 heating degree days. Electricity costs $0.13/kWh, and an increasing share comes from wind farms. Natural gas is cheap at $0.95/therm from local production. You need moderate heating and AC for hot, humid summers. Evergy offers heat pump rebates up to $600.

Heat pumps work in Kansas, but the economics aren't spectacular if you have natural gas. Payback runs 8-12 years. If you're replacing both furnace and AC, go for it. If your gas furnace is only 8 years old, keep it and just upgrade the AC. Exception: Rural Kansas homes on propane should absolutely switch to heat pumps.

Updated December 2024•Data from EIA, DSIRE, NREL
Heat Pump Payback
Not Recommended
With incentives
Annual Savings
$2,240
Full electrification
Available Incentives
$10,450
Federal + state + utility
CO₂ Reduction
12.8 tons
Per year

Kansas Energy Costs

Electricity Rate
$0.138/kWh
Natural Gas Rate
$1.28/therm
Average Electric Bill
$135/month
Average Gas Bill
$68/month
Climate Zone
mixed
Heating Degree Days
5,200
Cooling Degree Days
1,400
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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

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Heat Pump HVAC

Upfront Cost$12,000 - $22,000
Total Incentives-$2,450
Net Cost$9,550 - $19,550
Annual Savings$-34/yr
Payback PeriodNot Recommended
Lifetime ROI2%
CO₂ Reduction2.9 tons/yr
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Solar Panels

Upfront Cost$15,000 - $30,000
Total Incentives-$4,500
Net Cost$10,500 - $21,000
Annual Savings$969/yr
Payback Period17.1 years
Lifetime ROI126%
CO₂ Reduction3.3 tons/yr
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Heat Pump Water Heater

Upfront Cost$2,500 - $4,500
Total Incentives-$2,300
Net Cost$200 - $2,200
Annual Savings$177/yr
Payback Period9.1 years
Lifetime ROI60%
CO₂ Reduction1.8 tons/yr
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EV Charger + Electric Vehicle

Upfront Cost$800 - $2,500
Total Incentives-$1,200
Net Cost$-400 - $1,300
Annual Savings$1,128/yr
Payback Period0.5 years
Lifetime ROI1460%
CO₂ Reduction4.8 tons/yr

Full Electrification Package

Total Upfront Cost
$30,300 - $59,000
Total Incentives
-$10,450
Net Cost After Incentives
$19,850 - $48,550
Annual Energy Savings
$2,240/year
Lifetime Savings (18 years)
$40,317
Simple Payback
17.3 years
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Best ROI for Kansas

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 1460%.

0.0 years slower than average compared to the national average.

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