To: Prophet2520
The cost of even basic construction materials is skyrocketing. Anytime you do anything unconventional it costs more. Passive solar construction is unconventional.
Will the extra costs out weigh the energy savings?
12 posted on
09/25/2014 11:52:40 AM PDT by
lewislynn
(What does the global warming movement and the Fairtax movement have in common? Disinformation)
To: lewislynn
90% of ‘passive solar’ is just basic smart construction and siting.
It’s trying to go extreme with it- like enviro nuts do- that is foolish and expensive,
20 posted on
09/25/2014 12:03:51 PM PDT by
mrsmith
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To: lewislynn
As mentioned in another reply, you can build it with ZERO extra costs if you want. I did three homes that way. But spending a little more on insulation and thermal mass will pay back in 1-3 years.
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