Quick Facts
Energy Needs Met
75% to 99%
of hot water
Energy Needs Met
75% to 99%
of space heating
Net Investment
$1,000,000
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Quick Facts
Energy Needs Met
75% to 99%
of hot water
Energy Needs Met
75% to 99%
of space heating
Net Investment
$1,000,000
Property
- Owner:
- Peterborough Cohousing
- Type:
- Multi-Family Residence
- Address:
- 25 Steele Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458
- Size:
- 60,000 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 75% to 99% of hot water
- 75% to 99% of space heating
Technology
- Type:
- Biomass & Biofuel systems
- Installed:
- January 2007
- Purposes:
- To heat hot water
- For space heating
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $100,000
- Net Cost of System:
- $1,000,000
What You Need to Know
Other Benefits:
Supports our green values and neighborhood vision. Supports local economy (biomass).
Maintenance Requirements:
Daily ash cleanout done by Neighborhood Team (centralized system)
My Motivation:
To benefit the environment. To prepare for post peak oil. To benefit local economy.
Advice:
Research existing in-place systems. Consider joining a community with renewable already in place rather than reinventing the wheel. Invest in lowering energy costs through conservation.
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