Considering Alternatives for a New House

[Harvey]

Why don’t you buy a gas pickup for yourself and an EV for your wife?

That's probably what will happen.

I want to do something to move towards alternative. I don't think our roofline orientation is ideal for solar, the sides of triangle face east and west and there are (currently) some trees around. Been told Geo-thermal is a no-go in the Adk too.

Ideas?

 

[Sbob]

Been told Geo-thermal is a no-go in the Adk too.

Ideas?

Why? Do you use your AC at all up there? If you have a spring or a sizable pond it should work. Drilling wells is expensive .

 

[MC2]

That's probably what will happen.

I want to do something to move towards alternative. I don't think our roofline orientation is ideal for solar, the sides of triangle face east and west and there are (currently) some trees around. Been told Geo-thermal is a no-go in the Adk too.

Ideas?

Take down some trees on another part of your property, build an open air (or 3 sided) hangout hut/lean-to thing with a south facing roof. Put the panels on that, run wires back to your camp.

 

[Harvey]

Why? Do you use your AC at all up there? If you have a spring or a sizable pond it should work. Drilling wells is expensive .

We'd be in the blue:

Google project maps U.S. geothermal energy potential | ZDNet

A three-year project supported by Google.org gives a clearer picture of geothermal energy resources in the United States and measures the potential of enhanced geothermal systems.

www.zdnet.com

No AC yet, house has not been built. Floor plan is designed but haven't addressed HVAC.

Actually looking at it more closely it looks like roof would face SW and NE. Does SW work?

Maybe:

Does My Roof Have to Face South for Solar? | Home Solar 101

Learn more about the different possible systems setups and why south-facing solar panels might not always be the best option.

www.solarips.com

 

[Campgottagopee]

Put in an outside wood boiler

 

[Ripitz]

Take down some trees on another part of your property, build an open air (or 3 sided) hangout hut/lean-to thing with a south facing roof. Put the panels on that, run wires back to your camp.

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[Sbob]

Put in an outside wood boiler

My neighbor put in a outdoor coal boiler and tried to burn wood in it. We’re not friends anymore. Once the DEP came down on him and he used it the way it was intended it wasn’t too bad .
Outdoor boilers require a lot of attention.

Starting from scratch I would do water to water Geo , radiant floor heat with a tankless combi propane unit for domestic and hydronic backup.
The combi unit can be run off of a generator if power is out.

 

[x10003q]

1. Have you house designed for passive solar.
2. Solar water heating - for hot water and heat.
3. Solar panels for electric.
Try to have your house face as close to south as possible.

Welcome to the Maine Solar House

The Maine Solar House harvests the sun's energy for power and heat. Located along the Maine coast, it keeps its owners warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

www.solarhouse.com

 

[Harvey]

My neighbor put in a outdoor coal boiler and tried to burn wood in it. We’re not friends anymore.

What happens when you do that?

 

[Campgottagopee]

Outdoor boilers require a lot of attention.

Really? By a lot of attention do you mean throwing chunks in twice a day? I don't have one but a couple of my buddy's do and swear by them. Obviously the key is to have access to your own source of firewood.