[TheForge] Re: WAAAAAAAAY OT

[Kenneth Mayer]

>Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 18:09:15 -0800
>From: "Dan Scheid" <Damales at earthlink.net>
>Subject: [TheForge] WAAAAAAAAY OT
>
>Ok since we have a broad band of knowable people from all walks of life I
>have a question that I don't even know where to start.
>I'm building a house in SO. Ca. with acreage. The question... is do Heat
>Pumps work for a simple 2000 sq foot home in this climate? I can not find a
>source or a contractor that does it for residential all commercial. I'm not
>a warm fuzz sort I just don't want to pay any more to heat or cool this
>house then I have to. We are going on grid with a solar assist. Commits  are
>most welcome
>Dan Scheid

Install a geothermal heat pump system.  They work in all climates and are very efficient.  The only drawback is the initial cost of drilling the wells.  Check with your utility company; there may be rebates or other incentives available.

Ken
:-)