By: The JBN Mechanical Team If you’ve opened your utility bill lately here in State College, you might have done a double-take. With "all-in" electric rates hitting $0.22/kWh , many homeowners are asking: “Is my high-efficiency heat pump still the right choice?” At JBN Mechanical, we pride ourselves on installing the best variable speed technology on the market. Systems like the American Standard Platinum 18 are the "smartphones" of HVAC—offering unmatched comfort, whisper-q