Cheapest heat pumps to run in Oregon
Ranked by estimated yearly cost if each model served the same 36,000 BTU/h (3-ton) load in Oregon, so size doesn't distort the comparison. Because Oregon's climate weights heating more heavily, HSPF2 (heating efficiency) matters most here. Choosing the most efficient model over the least efficient one in our database saves about $613 a year for the same load.
| # | Model | Type | Size | HSPF2 | SEER2 | 5°F kept | 3-ton cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fujitsu AOUH09KTAP1 | Mini-split | 1 ton | 14 | 33.5 | 142% | $732 |
| 2 | Fujitsu AOUH12KTAP1 | Mini-split | 1 ton | 13.7 | 31.5 | 106% | $751 |
| 3 | Bryant 37MAHAQ09AA3 | Mini-split | 1 ton | 13.8 | 20.6 | 99% | $790 |
| 4 | Bryant 37MARAQ09AA3 | Mini-split | 1 ton | 13.9 | 19.6 | 78% | $791 |
| 5 | Fujitsu AOUH15KTAP1 | Mini-split | 1 ton | 13 | 28.7 | 106% | $795 |
| 6 | Bryant 37MARAQ18AA3 | Mini-split | 1.5 tons | 13.5 | 20 | 71% | $808 |
| 7 | Senville SENA-24HF-OG | Mini-split | 2 tons | 13.5 | 19 | 83% | $815 |
| 8 | Senville SENA-09HF-OG | Mini-split | 1 ton | 12.5 | 21.4 | 96% | $854 |
| 9 | Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-AA09NL*** | Mini-split | 1 ton | 12.9 | 17.6 | 53% | $857 |
| 10 | Bryant 37MAHAQ18AA3 | Mini-split | 1.5 tons | 12.4 | 18 | 90% | $883 |
| 11 | Senville SENA-18HF-OG | Mini-split | 1.5 tons | 12.3 | 18 | 90% | $889 |
| 12 | Senville SENA/09HF/OQ | Mini-split | 1 ton | 12 | 20.2 | 90% | $892 |
Heat pump vs. gas furnace in Oregon
To heat the same home (1,600 full-load heating hours at 36,000 BTU/h) in Oregon, a typical heat pump (HSPF2 9.5) would cost about $965 a year, an efficient one (HSPF2 10) about $917, versus $977 for a 95% gas furnace and $1,160 for an older 80% furnace, at Oregon's average residential gas price of $16.71 per thousand cubic feet. In Oregon, even a typical heat pump beats a high-efficiency gas furnace on heating cost, and an efficient model saves about $60 a year.
Heating only; a heat pump also provides cooling, while a furnace needs a separate air conditioner. Gas prices: EIA, residential, annual average. Compare all states.
Assumptions for Oregon
| Residential electricity price | 15.92¢/kWh (EIA Electric Power Monthly, Aug 2026, preliminary) |
| Climate group | Marine |
| Equivalent full-load heating hours | 1,600 per year |
| Equivalent full-load cooling hours | 450 per year |
Use the calculator on any model page to replace these with your own electricity rate and usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a heat pump in Oregon?
Using Oregon's average residential electricity price of 15.92¢/kWh, a typical 3-ton, median-efficiency heat pump costs about $1,135 a year to run. The most efficient model in our database would cost about $732 for the same load.
Is electricity expensive in Oregon?
Oregon's residential rate of 15.92¢/kWh is 12% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢ and ranks #29 most expensive of 51 (EIA, August 2026).
Is heating or cooling the bigger cost in Oregon?
With our climate assumptions for Oregon (1,600 heating and 450 cooling hours), heating accounts for about 85% of a typical heat pump's yearly energy use.
Is a heat pump cheaper than gas heat in Oregon?
For a typical home, heating with an efficient heat pump costs about $917 a year versus $977 with a 95% gas furnace at Oregon's average prices. In Oregon, even a typical heat pump beats a high-efficiency gas furnace on heating cost, and an efficient model saves about $60 a year.