$2,400
100%
or more of space heating
100%
or more of air conditioning
$22,095
10.9%
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Climate Master ground source heat pump provides 100% of heat and cooling for 1830's total rehabilitation.
$2,400
100%
or more of space heating
100%
or more of air conditioning
$22,095
10.9%
Property
- Type:
- Single-Family Residence
- Address:
- 4 Balsam Way, Clifton Park, NY 12065
- Size:
- 2,100 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 100% or more of space heating
- 100% or more of air conditioning
- Designations:
- Deep energy retrofit
- Zero net energy
- Event Participation:
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2012 Host
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host
Technology
- Type:
- Geothermal
- Installed:
- January 2010
- Purposes:
- For space heating
- For air-conditioning
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $31,565
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $9,470
- Net Cost of System:
- $22,095
- Annual Savings:
- $2,400
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
- Additional Financial Notes:
- 3 ton system designed by engineer. Price includes a Heat Recovery Ventilator. GSHP uses 100% PV generated electricity
Professionals & Suppliers
- Products:
- Climate Master
- Installers:
- Aztech Geothermal
- Builders:
- self
- Energy Auditors:
- Steven Winters Associates, Carla Donnelly Senior Sustainability
What You Need to Know
Description:
Geothermal heat pump LEEDS Platinum, Net ZERO Energy, Historic renovation of single family residence using closed cell foam insulation, ground source heat pump, Water Sense fixtures, Energy Star appliances and lighting, solar hot water, Cool Roof and 8.4 KW photovoltaic panels.
Maintenance Requirements:
Once a year system installer conducts PM on system
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Life Breath Heat recovery ventilator provides continuous ventilation 24/7. Excess hot water from Solar hot water system flows to 450 ft. well to augment ground heat levels
My Motivation:
A heating system that uses 100% electricity and no fossil or carbon based fuels with our PV system
Advice:
obtain at least three quotes paying attention to experience of installer
Additional Notes:
very happy with both heating and cooling from this system
Open House Info:
Exit 8 from I -87, west to Moe rd., right on Moe rd, 1.5 miles to bend in road, turn right onto Balsam Way. white house and barn on left after turn.
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