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Heat pump vs gas calculator
Put in what you burn in a year and what you pay for it, and see what a heat pump would cost to run instead in a Hamilton winter.
Questions people ask
Is a heat pump cheaper to run than a gas furnace in Ontario?
Usually not at 2026 prices. Since the federal carbon charge on natural gas ended in April 2025, gas has been cheap to burn, and a heat pump usually costs more to run through a Hamilton winter. Against propane, oil or electric baseboard, a heat pump is usually much cheaper to run.
What is a hybrid system?
A heat pump paired with a gas furnace. The heat pump heats the house through most of the season and cools it in summer, and the furnace takes over on the coldest days, when the heat pump is least efficient. It is the most common way Hamilton gas customers add a heat pump.
Where do I find my annual gas use?
Enbridge Gas bills show your consumption in cubic metres, and the online account has a 12-month history. Add up a year, and use the per-cubic-metre charges for the price, not the fixed monthly customer charge.
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