Heat pump cost in Louisiana
Estimated yearly heating and cooling cost for a 2,000 sq ft Louisiana home: $865 with a heat pump, $869 with gas heat and AC. Running costs are close in Louisiana, $4 apart.
What it costs to install
National guides price a 2,000 sq ft air-source heat pump at $10,000–$20,000+ installed; we don't have Louisiana-specific figures. The tier we'd quote first here (cooling climate) is 14–15 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2, at $6,000–$12,000+.
Source: HomeGuide, “How much does a heat pump cost?” (2026).
Operating cost vs gas
| Heat pump heat, 7.5 / 9.5 HSPF2 | $466 / $368 |
| Heat pump cooling, 14.3 SEER2 | $399 |
| Furnace, 95% / 80% AFUE | $470 / $558 |
| AC at 14.3 SEER2 (Southeast min) | $399 |
| Heat pump vs furnace + AC | $865 vs $869 |
The heat pump saves about $4 a year here, 4th-best of 48 states.
13.35¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026 YTD); gas $1.70/therm (EIA 2025, $17.39/Mcf at 1,020 Btu/ft³). Energy only; estimates.
FAQ
What does a heat pump cost installed in Louisiana?
National estimate: $10,000–$20,000+ for 2,000 sq ft. Local bids decide it.
What's the break-even power price in Louisiana?
About 13.5¢/kWh for a 7.5 HSPF2 heat pump against a 95% furnace at $1.70/therm; Louisiana's 13.35¢ average is already below it. A 9.5 HSPF2 unit would heat for $368 a year.
Can I still claim 25C for a heat pump?
The 25C credit ended with 2025: it applied to qualifying heat pumps placed in service through December 31, 2025 (30%, max $2,000 a year), and 2025 claims required a Qualified Manufacturer Identification Number. Nothing federal applies to a 2026 install. Source: IRS: Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit.
Louisiana climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 record: 1,654 HDD and 2,696 CDD for Louisiana. That means winters are mild (Jan averages roughly 50°F by a degree-day approximation), so backup heat rarely runs and the cooling side does most of the work.
A heat pump sized like a replacement AC is usually close here; confirm with a Manual J calculation.
Monthly comparison
| Month | HDD | CDD | Heat pump | Furnace + AC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 459 | 27 | $133 | $135 |
| Feb | 311 | 26 | $92 | $92 |
| Mar | 190 | 64 | $63 | $64 |
| Apr | 48 | 117 | $31 | $31 |
| May | 1 | 300 | $45 | $45 |
| Jun | 0 | 464 | $69 | $69 |
| Jul | 0 | 541 | $80 | $80 |
| Aug | 0 | 539 | $80 | $80 |
| Sep | 0 | 398 | $59 | $59 |
| Oct | 42 | 164 | $36 | $36 |
| Nov | 216 | 40 | $67 | $67 |
| Dec | 386 | 16 | $111 | $112 |
Nearby states
| State | Heat pump | Furnace + AC | Break-even |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $1,241 | $1,331 | 14.9¢ |
| Louisiana | $865 | $869 | 13.5¢ |
| Texas | $1,116 | $1,079 | 15.1¢ |
| Mississippi | $1,133 | $1,015 | 12.8¢ |
See also: AC running cost in Louisiana · heat pump vs gas furnace calculator · heat pump cost by state
Sources: EIA electricity and natural gas prices, NOAA nClimDiv, U.S. DOE regional standards. Model: 2,000 sq ft, average insulation; methodology.