Jim07
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| 19 Jan 2013 04:15 AM |
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I would kindly ask for your opinion. Just to double check the following.. |
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Jim07
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| 19 Jan 2013 04:18 AM |
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# Why settle for 90% efficiency, when you can have 400%
* "One of the best aspect of geo is cash flow. If you install a geothermal system,
the monthly savings in operating cost generally offset the additional monthly financing cost,
resulting in an immediate positive cash flow -- especially in a new home.
** Homeowners enjoy lower utility bills (40% to 80% lower than with conventional systems),
lower maintenance, and higher levels for comfort, year-round.
Even more than that, though, they have the peace of mind of knowing they're being environmentally responsible.
*** Geothermal heating and cooling reduces the cost to heat and cool your home. Let me say this another way….of
all the ways to heat and cool your home,
geothermal heating and cooling uses the least amount of energy and therefore costs the least.
... There is a potential for utility bill savings, and many utility companies provide incentives for investing in GSHPs. |
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ICFHybrid
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| 19 Jan 2013 09:28 AM |
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Geothermal CAN do all of that, however, each specific installation needs to be considered on it's own merits. Different climates, different types of construction and different homeowner expectations can result in different types of systems being the best choice, not always geothermal. If you post your plans and heating/cooling expectations, including where the home is, you are likely to get a lively discussion on the merits of different systems. |
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SkyHeating
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| 19 Jan 2013 03:13 PM |
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It also depends highly on fuel costs because if 90% efficient is $1 a therm gas that's fairly close to 300% efficient electric. But if its 90% efficient propane at 2.75 a gallon now it's easily beat by even 150% efficient electric.
You will need a manual J heat loss performed on your house to find out what size heating system and from there you can find out what is the best short and long term cost effective solution. |
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Jim07
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| 03 Feb 2013 10:58 PM |
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... There is a potential for utility bill savings, and many utility companies provide incentives for investing in GSHPs. |
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Looby
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| 04 Feb 2013 12:54 AM |
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... many utility companies provide incentives for investing in GSHPs.
Yes, many do -- but that's not very interesting if yours doesn't.
OTOH, the US Gummit offers everyone a 30% tax credit for geo.
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| One measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions. |
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Jim07
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| 05 Feb 2013 08:29 AM |
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Yes, many do -- but................/
Can you post 3 "Utility Companies" with Email contact address.
... many utility companies provide incentives for investing in GSHPs. |
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Looby
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| 05 Feb 2013 08:54 AM |
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Posted By Jim07 on 05 Feb 2013 08:29 AM
Can you post 3 "Utility Companies" with Email contact address.
Yes, easily. But first, would you please post three or four geographic
locations where you're planning to install the system. |
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| One measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions. |
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engineer
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| 05 Feb 2013 11:39 PM |
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Jim - what is the point of this thread? |
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Curt Kinder <br><br>
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is - Winston Churchill <br><br><a href="http://www.greenersolutionsair.com">www.greenersolutionsair.com</a>
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joe.ami
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| 06 Feb 2013 09:26 AM |
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Sounds like a research project that someone doesn't wanna do any heavy lifting on. |
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Joe Hardin
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We Dig Comfort!
www.doityourselfgeothermal.com
Dig Your Own Comfort! |
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Jim07
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| 06 Feb 2013 06:52 PM |
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Looby
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05 Feb 2013 08:54 AM
Posted By Jim07 on 05 Feb 2013 08:29 AM
Can you post 3 "Utility Companies" with Email contact address.
Yes, easily. But first, would you please post three or four geographic
locations where you're planning to install the system.
One measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions.
* Michigan ....... Tks. |
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