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A “standard” modern furnace is 80% AFUE. This means that 80% of the fuel burned by the furnace is converted into heat for your home. The rest is vented out of your home, usually through a chimney flue or PVC drain pipe. For a furnace to be considered high-efficiency, it has to be at least 90% AFUE.

Check the user manual or on the AC unit's cabinet for the SEER rating. The higher the number, the better off that you are. The SEER measurement system comes from how efficiently an AC unit converts electricity into cooling power.

At MidAmerican Energy, we provide electric and natural gas service to over 1.6 million customers across the Midwest. We also generate a majority of the energy we deliver using a variety of renewable and traditional fuel sources to ensure affordable service without interruption.

There's a simple way to find out the energy efficiency of your home's furnace: Look at its AFUE rating. This number, found on the cabinet or in the user manual, is the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency measurement.

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An initial, one-time investment in a new HVAC system not only increases the value of your home, but also boosts money going back into your wallet. ing to the U.S. Department of Energy, simply upgrading your heating and cooling unit can greatly reduce your monthly utility bills by 20–40%.

High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHR) Eligible recipients must fall below 150% of the area median income, providing up to $14,000 in point-of-sale rebates per household. Start date dependent on State of Iowa implementation. Earliest of 2023 through September 30, 2031.

So, what is considered a high efficiency air conditioner? An air conditioner with a SEER rating of over 13 is generally regarded as high efficiency, but this depends on the size of the space you're cooling and your own personal cooling preferences.