Saddler Biomass System in New York

Single-Family Residence - January 2006

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$330

Energy Needs Met

75% to 99%

of space heating

Net Investment

$9,270

Return on Investment

3.6%

Property

Type:: Single-Family Residence
Address:: 302 Cascadilla St., Ithaca, NY 14850
Size:: 1,350 sq ft
Energy need met:: 75% to 99% of space heating

Technology

Type:: Biomass & Biofuel systems
Installed:: January 2006
Size of System:: 21000 BTU
Purposes:: For space heating

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $9,270
Net Cost of System:: $9,270
Annual Savings:: $330

What You Need to Know

Other Benefits:

Closed carbon loop, not fossil fuel based, local, renewable fuel source, clean burning, aesthetically pleasing, useful for cooking as well as space heat

Maintenance Requirements:

Clean chimney every other year, empty ash drop twice per year. Stacking firewood once per year. Carrying firewood once a day during heating season..

My Motivation:

#1 - To keep warm #2 - To benefit the environment #3 - To avoid dependency on fossil fuels which will get more expensive and unreliable in supply

Advice:

1 - Do research. Go see masonry heaters that work right first. Some versions are better than others. 2 - Plan a convenient way to clean the chimney - either in the basement or a safe access from the roof

Additional Notes:

We love our masonry heater

View Other Case Studies

Search for Other Case Studies

The EnergySage Marketplace

Get the best deal on solar.

Get Started