How to Compare Cost

When comparing the price of off-peak electricity for heating to the price of alternative heating fuels, it is important to compare equipment efficiency, energy rates and monthly service charges. It is also important to recognize the long-term stability of the off-peak rate versus alternatives that may fluctuate up and down at a moment's notice.

Cost Comparison

The seasonal efficiency for electric heating systems ranges from 100-300 percent or more. The comparable efficiency for gas and oil heating systems ranges from a low of approximately 70 percent to a high of 95 percent.

View the heating cost comparison chart below to compare Beltrami Electric's off-peak heating rate to the equivalent price of propane, fuel oil or natural gas. If you have any questions, contact our energy services department at (218) 444-3623 and we will be happy to help you.

Heating Cost Comparison Chart

Standard Resistance Electric Heat

Off-Peak Electric
Summer: ($0.0776/kWh)
Winter: ($0.0672/kWh)
100% Efficiency

Propane
($/Gallon)
90% Efficiency
Fuel Oil
($/Gallon)
80% Efficiency
Natural Gas
($/Therm)
90% Efficiency
$0.0776 $1.88 $2.56 $2.06
$0.0672 $1.64 $2.23 $1.79

 

Air-Source Heat Pump

Off-Peak Electric
Summer: ($0.0776/kWh)
Winter: ($0.0672/kWh)
100% Efficiency
Propane
($/Gallon)
90% Efficiency
Fuel Oil
($/Gallon)
80% Efficiency
Natural Gas
($/Therm)
90% Efficiency
$0.0776 $0.94 $1.28 $1.03
$0.0672 $0.82 $1.12 $0.90

 

Ground Source Heat Pump

Off-Peak Electric
Summer: ($0.0776/kWh)
Winter: ($0.0672/kWh)
100% Efficiency
Propane
($/Gallon)
90% Efficiency
Fuel Oil
($/Gallon)
80% Efficiency
Natural Gas
($/Therm)
90% Efficiency
$0.0776 $0.57 $0.78 $0.62
$0.0672 $0.50 $0.68 $0.54

Residential Heating Incentives Available

Beltrami Electric Cooperative offers rebates for a variety of off-peak heating equipment, including air source heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, storage heat and more.  Check out the rebate form listed below. If you have any questions, contact Ayla Kranz at (218) 444-3623.