Shy Picker wrote:
> I was wondering if it would be easier but worth it to set up an alternative
> energy source like solar or wind to just run the water heater or the Heat
> Pump or do those items use so much energy that you are better off just going
> for a whole home system?
> The most energy my home has used in a month is 1866 KWH. It was when I was
> using the Heat Pump a lot March. The least amount of eclectic used for a
> month was 738 KWH in October.
> It looks like it would take a huge cash layout to get a whole house system
> for that kind of usage. So I was wondering if it would be worth it to use
> Alternative Energy for just part of the house.
Your best bet BY FAR is to look at energy efficiency measures to reduce your
usage. Any alternative energy method of less than immense cost will only nibble
away at figures that huge.
Look at direct thermal solar water heating for one. And insulation. Lots of
insulation.
Graham
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> energy source like solar or wind to just run the water heater or the Heat
> Pump or do those items use so much energy that you are better off just going
> for a whole home system?
> The most energy my home has used in a month is 1866 KWH. It was when I was
> using the Heat Pump a lot March. The least amount of eclectic used for a
> month was 738 KWH in October.
> It looks like it would take a huge cash layout to get a whole house system
> for that kind of usage. So I was wondering if it would be worth it to use
> Alternative Energy for just part of the house.