alt.energy.homepower

dbljay7542 wrote:

> Hello and good day to all,
> I am writing here today because I am looking for ideas. I am currently
> designing a new house to be built here in upstate New York in the
> spring. I am looking for ideas to make this house as efficient and
> cost effective as possible. Ideas to keep my energy usage to a minimum
> and make the most of the energy products that I do use. This will be a
> ranch house approximately 2000 square feet built basically in the
> middle of a 4 acre field. any help or ideas that anyone could give
> would be greatly appreciated.

Insulation insulation insulation !

Think about making good use of solar gain in the building.

Graham