Quick Facts
Average Annual Savings
$430
Energy Needs Met
100%
or more of space heating
Energy Needs Met
100%
or more of air conditioning
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Not just any deep energy retrofit, but one that comes with a book-length story and many ongoing fun discoveries!
Quick Facts
Average Annual Savings
$430
Energy Needs Met
100%
or more of space heating
Energy Needs Met
100%
or more of air conditioning
Property
- Owner:
- Hobbit
- Type:
- Residential
- Address:
- North Reading, MA 01864
- Size:
- 1,150 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 100% or more of space heating
- 100% or more of air conditioning
- Event Participation:
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host
Technology
- Type:
- High Efficiency HVAC
- Installed:
- August 2012
- Size of System:
- 1.5 tons
- Purposes:
- For space heating
- For air-conditioning
Financial Details
- Annual Savings:
- $430
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
- Additional Financial Notes:
- Savings are from heat pump alone; see the related exterior retrofit for more
What You Need to Know
Description:
1.5 ton high-efficiency air-source heat pump w/ ducted central air handler, HRV, and lots of system integration
Other Benefits:
No more combustion appliances inside, and *vastly* improved IAQ in all seasons
Maintenance Requirements:
So far, not much
My Motivation:
Getting rid of a 60-year-old oil burner, and being able to tie right into existing ductwork
Advice:
Modern heat pumps are clearly the way to go, even in cold(ish) climates
Experience with Installer:
Do your research and watch your installers carefully. Read the story for why
Additional Notes:
This will appeal to HVAC enthusiasts
Open House Info:
[email for details]
Links:
Massive retrofit saga
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