75% to 99%
of electricity
25% to 49%
of hot water
25% to 49%
of space heating
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75% to 99%
of electricity
25% to 49%
of hot water
25% to 49%
of space heating
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Property
- Type:
- Residential
- Address:
- Colrain, MA 01340
- Size:
- 1,350 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 75% to 99% of electricity
- 25% to 49% of hot water
- 25% to 49% of space heating
Technology
- Type:
- Energy Efficiency
- Installed:
- January 2007
Financial Details
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
Professionals & Suppliers
- Builders:
- Rural Development Inc
- Energy Auditors:
- Center for EcoTechnology
What You Need to Know
Description:
• Slab-on-grade insulated with continuous R-20 XPS • Double 2x4 wall system with R-40 dense cellulose • R-50+ attic insulation • Heat Mirror windows with U-values of 0.20 Btu/ft2hr°F • 100% ENERGY STAR lighting and appliances • 3.22-kW PV system • Evacuated tube thermal system for domestic water and space heating • Tankless propane water heater providing auxiliary space and water heating • Radiant floor heat
Maintenance Requirements:
PV is maintenance free for over 5 years. Insulation is stable and worry free. The solar hot water and radiant floor system has required several visits from technicians to fix problems.
My Motivation:
energy security and doing the right thing.
Advice:
It's important to invest in reducing your energy consumption before you add renewable energy to any project. If building new, choose a builder with experience exceeding energy codes. If retrofitting, get an energy assessment first and find out how to reduce your energy use.
Open House Info:
Please carpool - parking is limited.
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