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How do BTUs, tons and kilowatts convert for heating and cooling?
A ton of cooling, a therm of gas and a kilowatt-hour all count heat. The conversions, and the one mix-up that trips most people up.
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How much did home electricity prices rise in 2026?
EIA's latest data put the U.S. average residential price at 18.31 cents per kWh in July 2026, up 4.9% from a year earlier. What that means for heat pump math.
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