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I am building a house in CT, and want to install an efficient, green heating and cooling system…?
But I don’t have the $$$ to go all out and buy a solar power electric system or anything like that.
Soooo….. My contractor normally installs a standard electric air conditioner with a propane based forced air heating system.
I’ve read that geothermal heat-pump systems are more efficient and even eventually pay for themselves within a few years. But these are general statements I found online and they vary greatly depending on what they are being compared to.
Any thoughts on the best ways to make a house more green and efficient, also in what ways would I get the most bang for the buck– meaning if I spend an extra grand on better insulation or a more efficient heating/cooling system what would give the greatest return in general for the climate in the north east…
Any thoughts and/or good websites?
Recirculating is good, and geo thermal lines can help warm and cool initial air flow because the ground stays a constant temperature. Usually around 58 degrees which is warmer than the air in winter and cooler than the air in summer. So the geo thermal heating units can save money. If you add solar hot water and solar PV’s to help the electrical part then you can have a very efficient home. Rammed earth homes are about 10 times more efficient than regular framed houses, they cost less in materials and can keep a home much cooler in the summer and a lot warmer in the winter. Plus they can be made into some very intricate are designs. Of course you would have to find a different kind of contractor for a rammed earth home, but the money you save makes it a great investment. And since the building materials cost less you can spend a little more on the thermal windows and make it even more efficient. You may want to add skylights that you can open in your roof plan, lets light in during the day to help heat in the winter and save money on the light bill year round. You can also open them up on the nicer days to make a great way for the heat to escape plus air out your house.
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