Some changes--it looks like geothermal is out; the technology is still new and it takes energy to run it. Additionally it's tough to find a reputable installer up here in the hinter lands.
The good news is we think we're headed for a solar collector. So many rebates and/or tax credits are available, these things are hard to pass up. Geothermal, however, still won't work for us.
We went to the Midwest Renewable Energy Association fair on Saturday. I haven't seen so many hippies since our last family reunion in Lanesboro, MN.
One of the ideas I am most jazzed about is a product called Earth Clay. Click here to see their product. We met with the plasterer/artisan, Tim at the fair and we're much impressed. Check out his work at t2techniques.com and click on 'the clay room' for his portfolio.
We're planning, or I should say, we were planning, on garage construction on the 29th--I say 'were' because we may have a snag or two with the site. We wanted the garage up first so the construction guys would have a dry place to work. As of this writing we have enough places for storage. We'll keep you posted on that, with pictures where appropriate.
This weekend, the Pith spent 'deconstructing' the shed. We moved all the wood to the back yard and now just a skeleton remains. I'll try to remember to get a shot of that tomorrow.
How would the location of a solar collector work with the abundance of trees?
ReplyDeleteYeah, that's a good question. We're thinking about a tracking panel that follows the sun and located up by the garden. The question then is, even if there's enough light (a site assessment determines that) can it transport the volts down to the house. All of this, like other stuff is TBD.
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