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Open Loop Geothermal Heat Pump (Radiant Floor)
Annual Energy Consumed (kWh): 4407
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER): N/A
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): N/A
Average Price+Installation+Federal Tax Credit: $9,603
Lifecycle Cost (18 years): $18,567

Average Eco-rating

Average Eco-rating: A product's balance between environmental and economic considerations. The product that has the highest Average Eco-rating is both environmentally preferred and cost-effective to purchase and own.
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Environmental Impact Rating: based on average amount of energy (kWh) consumed per year and average annual emissions of CO2 (calculated according to the average emissions associated with the production of each energy source, e.g. electricity, natural gas, etc.). The higher rating, the more energy-efficient and less-emitting the technology is of CO2.
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Consumption Rating: based on average annual kilowatt hours consumed for each technology. The higher the rating, the less energy-consuming and more efficient the technology.
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Lifecycle Cost Rating: based on average annual cost of operation (energy expenses) over an 18-year period plus average purchase price, including installation and 2009 Federal tax credits. The higher the rating, the more cost-effective the technology.
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Price Rating: based on average purchase and installation prices for each technology, including the 2009 Federal tax credit, if applicable. The higher the rating, the lower the price of the technology.
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The higher the rating, the better.
Closed Loop Geothermal Heat Pump (Radiant Floor)
Annual Energy Consumed (kWh): 4958
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER): N/A
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): N/A
Average Price+Installation+Federal Tax Credit: $9,603
Lifecycle Cost (18 years): $19,683

Average Eco-rating

Average Eco-rating: A product's balance between environmental and economic considerations. The product that has the highest Average Eco-rating is both environmentally preferred and cost-effective to purchase and own.
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Environmental Impact Rating: based on average amount of energy (kWh) consumed per year and average annual emissions of CO2 (calculated according to the average emissions associated with the production of each energy source, e.g. electricity, natural gas, etc.). The higher rating, the more energy-efficient and less-emitting the technology is of CO2.
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Consumption Rating: based on average annual kilowatt hours consumed for each technology. The higher the rating, the less energy-consuming and more efficient the technology.
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Lifecycle Cost Rating: based on average annual cost of operation (energy expenses) over an 18-year period plus average purchase price, including installation and 2009 Federal tax credits. The higher the rating, the more cost-effective the technology.
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Price Rating: based on average purchase and installation prices for each technology, including the 2009 Federal tax credit, if applicable. The higher the rating, the lower the price of the technology.
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The higher the rating, the better.
Natural Gas Furnace & Packaged Central Air Conditioner (Forced Air Distribution)
Annual Energy Consumed (kWh): 13767
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER): 14
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): 90
Average Price+Installation+Federal Tax Credit: $3,489
Lifecycle Cost (18 years): $19,171

Average Eco-rating

Average Eco-rating: A product's balance between environmental and economic considerations. The product that has the highest Average Eco-rating is both environmentally preferred and cost-effective to purchase and own.
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Environmental Impact Rating: based on average amount of energy (kWh) consumed per year and average annual emissions of CO2 (calculated according to the average emissions associated with the production of each energy source, e.g. electricity, natural gas, etc.). The higher rating, the more energy-efficient and less-emitting the technology is of CO2.
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Consumption Rating: based on average annual kilowatt hours consumed for each technology. The higher the rating, the less energy-consuming and more efficient the technology.
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Lifecycle Cost Rating: based on average annual cost of operation (energy expenses) over an 18-year period plus average purchase price, including installation and 2009 Federal tax credits. The higher the rating, the more cost-effective the technology.
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Price Rating: based on average purchase and installation prices for each technology, including the 2009 Federal tax credit, if applicable. The higher the rating, the lower the price of the technology.
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The higher the rating, the better.
Open Loop Geothermal Heat Pump (Forced Air Distribution)
Annual Energy Consumed (kWh): 5288
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER): N/A
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): N/A
Average Price+Installation+Federal Tax Credit: $9,603
Lifecycle Cost (18 years): $20,360

Average Eco-rating

Average Eco-rating: A product's balance between environmental and economic considerations. The product that has the highest Average Eco-rating is both environmentally preferred and cost-effective to purchase and own.
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Environmental Impact Rating: based on average amount of energy (kWh) consumed per year and average annual emissions of CO2 (calculated according to the average emissions associated with the production of each energy source, e.g. electricity, natural gas, etc.). The higher rating, the more energy-efficient and less-emitting the technology is of CO2.
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Consumption Rating: based on average annual kilowatt hours consumed for each technology. The higher the rating, the less energy-consuming and more efficient the technology.
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Lifecycle Cost Rating: based on average annual cost of operation (energy expenses) over an 18-year period plus average purchase price, including installation and 2009 Federal tax credits. The higher the rating, the more cost-effective the technology.
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Price Rating: based on average purchase and installation prices for each technology, including the 2009 Federal tax credit, if applicable. The higher the rating, the lower the price of the technology.
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The higher the rating, the better.
Closed Loop Geothermal Heat Pump (Forced Air Distribution)
Annual Energy Consumed (kWh): 5950
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER): N/A
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): N/A
Average Price+Installation+Federal Tax Credit: $9,603
Lifecycle Cost (18 years): $21,699

Average Eco-rating

Average Eco-rating: A product's balance between environmental and economic considerations. The product that has the highest Average Eco-rating is both environmentally preferred and cost-effective to purchase and own.
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Environmental Impact Rating: based on average amount of energy (kWh) consumed per year and average annual emissions of CO2 (calculated according to the average emissions associated with the production of each energy source, e.g. electricity, natural gas, etc.). The higher rating, the more energy-efficient and less-emitting the technology is of CO2.
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Consumption Rating: based on average annual kilowatt hours consumed for each technology. The higher the rating, the less energy-consuming and more efficient the technology.
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Lifecycle Cost Rating: based on average annual cost of operation (energy expenses) over an 18-year period plus average purchase price, including installation and 2009 Federal tax credits. The higher the rating, the more cost-effective the technology.
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Price Rating: based on average purchase and installation prices for each technology, including the 2009 Federal tax credit, if applicable. The higher the rating, the lower the price of the technology.
36
The higher the rating, the better.
Oil Furnace & Packaged Central Air Conditioner (Forced Air Distribution)
Annual Energy Consumed (kWh): 14471
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER): 14
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): 85
Average Price+Installation+Federal Tax Credit: $3,489
Lifecycle Cost (18 years): $23,728

Average Eco-rating

Average Eco-rating: A product's balance between environmental and economic considerations. The product that has the highest Average Eco-rating is both environmentally preferred and cost-effective to purchase and own.
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Environmental Impact Rating: based on average amount of energy (kWh) consumed per year and average annual emissions of CO2 (calculated according to the average emissions associated with the production of each energy source, e.g. electricity, natural gas, etc.). The higher rating, the more energy-efficient and less-emitting the technology is of CO2.
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Consumption Rating: based on average annual kilowatt hours consumed for each technology. The higher the rating, the less energy-consuming and more efficient the technology.
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Lifecycle Cost Rating: based on average annual cost of operation (energy expenses) over an 18-year period plus average purchase price, including installation and 2009 Federal tax credits. The higher the rating, the more cost-effective the technology.
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Price Rating: based on average purchase and installation prices for each technology, including the 2009 Federal tax credit, if applicable. The higher the rating, the lower the price of the technology.
100
The higher the rating, the better.
Natural Gas Boiler (Radiant Floor Heating) & Packaged Central Air Conditioner
Annual Energy Consumed (kWh): 12654
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER): 14
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): 85
Average Price+Installation+Federal Tax Credit: $7,889
Lifecycle Cost (18 years): $22,581

Average Eco-rating

Average Eco-rating: A product's balance between environmental and economic considerations. The product that has the highest Average Eco-rating is both environmentally preferred and cost-effective to purchase and own.
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Environmental Impact Rating: based on average amount of energy (kWh) consumed per year and average annual emissions of CO2 (calculated according to the average emissions associated with the production of each energy source, e.g. electricity, natural gas, etc.). The higher rating, the more energy-efficient and less-emitting the technology is of CO2.
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Consumption Rating: based on average annual kilowatt hours consumed for each technology. The higher the rating, the less energy-consuming and more efficient the technology.
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Lifecycle Cost Rating: based on average annual cost of operation (energy expenses) over an 18-year period plus average purchase price, including installation and 2009 Federal tax credits. The higher the rating, the more cost-effective the technology.
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Price Rating: based on average purchase and installation prices for each technology, including the 2009 Federal tax credit, if applicable. The higher the rating, the lower the price of the technology.
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The higher the rating, the better.
Oil Boiler (Radiant Floor Heating) & Packaged Central Air Conditioner
Annual Energy Consumed (kWh): 12654
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER): 14
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): 85
Average Price+Installation+Federal Tax Credit: $7,889
Lifecycle Cost (18 years): $25,929

Average Eco-rating

Average Eco-rating: A product's balance between environmental and economic considerations. The product that has the highest Average Eco-rating is both environmentally preferred and cost-effective to purchase and own.
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Environmental Impact Rating: based on average amount of energy (kWh) consumed per year and average annual emissions of CO2 (calculated according to the average emissions associated with the production of each energy source, e.g. electricity, natural gas, etc.). The higher rating, the more energy-efficient and less-emitting the technology is of CO2.
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Consumption Rating: based on average annual kilowatt hours consumed for each technology. The higher the rating, the less energy-consuming and more efficient the technology.
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Lifecycle Cost Rating: based on average annual cost of operation (energy expenses) over an 18-year period plus average purchase price, including installation and 2009 Federal tax credits. The higher the rating, the more cost-effective the technology.
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Price Rating: based on average purchase and installation prices for each technology, including the 2009 Federal tax credit, if applicable. The higher the rating, the lower the price of the technology.
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The higher the rating, the better.
Electric Packaged Air Source Heat Pump (Forced Air Distribution)
Annual Energy Consumed (kWh): 13235
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER): 14
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): N/A
Average Price+Installation+Federal Tax Credit: $5,200
Lifecycle Cost (18 years): $32,049

Average Eco-rating

Average Eco-rating: A product's balance between environmental and economic considerations. The product that has the highest Average Eco-rating is both environmentally preferred and cost-effective to purchase and own.
 48
Environmental Impact Rating: based on average amount of energy (kWh) consumed per year and average annual emissions of CO2 (calculated according to the average emissions associated with the production of each energy source, e.g. electricity, natural gas, etc.). The higher rating, the more energy-efficient and less-emitting the technology is of CO2.
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Consumption Rating: based on average annual kilowatt hours consumed for each technology. The higher the rating, the less energy-consuming and more efficient the technology.
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Lifecycle Cost Rating: based on average annual cost of operation (energy expenses) over an 18-year period plus average purchase price, including installation and 2009 Federal tax credits. The higher the rating, the more cost-effective the technology.
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Price Rating: based on average purchase and installation prices for each technology, including the 2009 Federal tax credit, if applicable. The higher the rating, the lower the price of the technology.
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The higher the rating, the better.
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