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PATRM

Calculate annual electricity savings from upgrading to a high-efficiency air conditioner, heat pump, or ground source heat pump in Pennsylvania using the PA Act 129 TRM methodology.

Location
Select the region closest to your location. Each region has different heating and cooling hours.
Equipment
Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling; ACs provide cooling only
Replace on Burnout uses federal minimum baseline; Early Replacement uses PA average existing efficiency
Cooling capacity of the new equipment (check contractor quote or equipment label)
New Equipment Efficiency
Cooling efficiency of the new equipment (higher = more efficient)
Heating efficiency for heat pumps (higher = more efficient)
Installation
Did your contractor perform a formal sizing calculation (called Manual J) to match the system to your home? This adds a 5% efficiency bonus. If unsure, choose No.

Based on Pennsylvania Act 129 TRM 2026 methodology. View source

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