Estimated Savings for a Typical North Dakota Home
2,000 sq ft home switching from electric-resistance heating
Installed Cost
$18,000
State Rebate
None
Net Cost
$18,000
Current Heating Cost/yr
$3,067
Heat Pump Cost/yr
$1,394
Annual Savings
$1,673
Payback Period
10.8 yrs
15-Year Savings
$14,041
CO₂ Avoided/yr
14,508 lbs
North Dakota Heat Pump Rebates
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Federal 25C Tax Credit (Expired Dec 31, 2025)
The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (up to $2,000 for heat pumps) ended December 31, 2025. Heat pumps installed in 2026 do not qualify for it.
Up to $8,000
HEEHRA Federal Rebate (Income-Qualified)
Households at or below 150% of area median income can receive up to $8,000 toward a heat pump through the federal HEEHRA program, administered by North Dakota. View full rebate detail →
Heat Pump Costs by City in North Dakota
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $2,079 | 8.7 | 125,990 | Xcel Energy ND |
| Bismarck | $1,900 | 9.5 | 73,529 | Montana-Dakota Utilities |
| Grand Forks | $2,084 | 8.6 | 59,166 | Xcel Energy ND |
| Minot | $2,037 | 8.8 | 48,655 | Minot Public Works |
| West Fargo | $1,676 | 10.7 | 38,626 | Xcel Energy ND |
| Williston | $1,890 | 9.5 | 29,160 | Montana-Dakota Utilities |
| Dickinson | $1,726 | 10.4 | 25,001 | Montana-Dakota Utilities |
| Mandan | $2,034 | 8.8 | 21,286 | Montana-Dakota Utilities |
| Jamestown | $1,629 | 11 | 15,427 | Montana-Dakota Utilities |
| Wahpeton | $1,865 | 9.7 | 7,766 | Xcel Energy ND |
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Quick Facts: North Dakota
- 🌡️ Climate: Very Cold (8,900 HDD)
- ⚡ Avg electricity: $0.098/kWh
- 🔥 Natural gas: $0.95/therm
- 🏭 Top utility: Xcel Energy ND