Ouellet OCHX-H24A-O (Harmony): Local Cost, Rebate, and Emissions Snapshot

Certified high-efficiency model in Central Air Conditioners and Air Source Heat Pumps. Compare local running cost, incentives, and emissions impact.

Category: Central Air Conditioners and Air Source Heat Pumps
Certified Efficiency: Yes
Annual kWh (Scenario): 3,500.0
Baseline kWh (Scenario): 4,725.0

State-Level Decision Output (California)

Annual Cost$1,138.90
3-Year Cost$3,416.70
Annual Savings$398.62
3-Year Savings$1,195.85
Net Upgrade Cost$8,850.00
Payback22.2 yrs
  • Applied Electricity Rate: 32.540 cents/kWh (eia_state_average_openie_outlier)
  • Estimated State Rebate: $150.00
  • Estimated Federal Credit: $0.00
  • 3-Year ROI: -86.5%
  • Annual CO2 Reduction: 232.8 kg
  • Confidence: Medium - Rate and rebate inputs are available but some values are modeled.

Recommendation: Consider alternatives or wait for better rebates before upgrading in this state.

Action Checklist

  • Check your utility account and verify service territory before filing incentive applications.
  • Capture quote, model number, and installer credentials before purchase.
  • Apply federal credits on IRS filing and keep all invoices in one folder.
  • Confirm active state program requirements on the official source page for California.

Evidence & Freshness

  • State Rebate Data Last Checked: 2026-03-23
  • DOE Status Layer: no_public_update
  • DOE Evidence: No energy.gov result in feed

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Data stack: Federal efficiency datasets + EIA rates + DSIRE rebate inventory + EPA grid factors + OpenEI utility overlays.