This calculator will provide estimated annual electric heating usage for various types and sizes of homes, insulation levels and basement heating levels. Just enter the information for your home and click "Calculate Total" below.
Home
Size of home?
Length (ft):
Width (ft):
Type of home? *
Select
Bungalow
Two Storey
Basement Apartment
Attic insulation?
Select
Nil
R8
R12
R20
R32/40
Main floor wall insulation?
Select
Nil
R8
R10/12
R20
Basement / Crawlspace Insulation
Wall insulation?
Select
Nil
R4
R8
R10/12
R20
Basement/crawlspace ceiling insulation (between joist)?
Select
Nil
R10/12
R20
Temperature basement / crawlspace is heated to?
Select
Full Heat (70°F / 22°C)
Basic Heat (60°F / 16°C)
No Heat
*
If you have a different style home than what is provided, please select the type of home that is closest to your home.
Summary
Annual Heating kWh & Cost
Main Floor
Middle Floor
Basement
kWhs
Cost ($)
Total
Average Heating
Cost per Month:
The estimated annual kWhs and costs relate only to heating usage and do not include Basic Customer Charge or HST.
NOTE: Other factors such as lifestyle, location of home, exposure to wind or sun, amount of glass, air tightness, type of ventilation system etc. will impact your annual heating cost. The information provided by this heating calculator is a general estimate based on average conditions.