[Greenbuilding] Just an update

[Lynelle Hamilton]

Since I get tremendous information from the folks on this list, I 
thought I'd share what has transpired so far on my house, in the hope it 
helps others.

House is Durisol, R28, plus 2" of closed cell soy foam on outside. Slab 
on grade with 5ft frost wall underneath.  North wall bermed to 5'.  
Windows are Thermotech.  2200 square feet.
Overall: R42 in walls, R34 under slab, R65 in ceiling.
LED lights (mostly from IKEA) in many areas, CFLs in many.  2 Halogens, 
bought when the salesperson promised that the GU10 CFLs would fit in the 
fixture.  They did not, so both are on dimmers and will be replaced when 
the budget allows.
HeatKit masonry heater; propane fired radiant in floor (Rinnai on demand 
system).
Propane stove and dryer
No waste hot water recovery system, as virtually all drains are embedded 
in floor.
Outer taps fed by cistern, run by jet pump as needed.  Jet pump will 
eventually run on solar.

Performance:

95-98F degree heat last week, for several days. Minimal wind Interior 
temp never higher than 75F.
Hydro (electricity) bills past two months <$70/month, even when running 
table saw, mitre saw and concrete mixer, in addition to home office 
equipment.
I can't gauge propane consumption yet, as the tank won't be refilled 
until the fall.

FWIW!

Thanks again for all the information you've given me.

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Effective immediately, please use the following e-mail address to reach 
me: lynelle at lahamilton.com