off topic: Energy cost / efficiency
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:05 am
I hope I'm posting this correctly! In New Mexico here above 7000' winters are not severe (-10 is a rarity) but linger longer than what is "normal." In a WELL insulated new home (R50 roof. 28 wall, 21 floor approx) I'm debating on an electric furnace vs. a propane unit. Propane costs almost twice as much as natural gas per therm here and is only 90% as efficient as natural gas. It seems clear to me that electric heat would be as or more efficient, cost-wise, as LP. I rather doubt that an a/c will even be needed as temps rarely exceed 90 degrees in the summer and always cool off considerably at night.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
We plan to have our home built by Karsten as early as this summer; 1900sq.ft., 9' flat ceilings, dual pane insulated windows.... the whole package. Am I overdoing the insulation package? Standard is 38/18/14.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
We plan to have our home built by Karsten as early as this summer; 1900sq.ft., 9' flat ceilings, dual pane insulated windows.... the whole package. Am I overdoing the insulation package? Standard is 38/18/14.