50% to 74%
of space heating
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Earth sheltered, solar heated, geothermal with ERV and 260’ ground loop, low voltage switching, on-demand gas hot water, fluorescent lighting, timber frame with R50 wall, R70 roof self built SIP panels.
50% to 74%
of space heating
Property
- Owner:
- Phillip and Tammar Geil
- Type:
- Single-Family Residence
- Address:
- 2060B County Road 125E, Mahomet, IL 61853
- Size:
- 3,600 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 50% to 74% of space heating
- Designations:
- Passive house
Technology
- Type:
- Energy Efficiency
- Installed:
- September 1983
- Size of System:
- ? kW
- Purposes:
- For space heating
Financial Details
- Own or Lease:
- Purchase with Loan
Professionals & Suppliers
- Installers:
- Self
- Architects:
- Self modified book plan
- Builders:
- Self after foundation and timber erection
What You Need to Know
Description:
Earth sheltered, solar heated, geothermal with ERV and 260’ ground loop, low voltage switching, on-demand gas hot water, fluorescent lighting, timber frame with R50 wall, R70 roof self built SIP panels
Other Benefits:
Geothermal used for air conditioning; single kerosene heater used for supplemental heat on cloudy days
Maintenance Requirements:
Not much
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
See description
My Motivation:
Made sense
Experience with Installer:
Had foundation poured and timbers cut by company recommended by A. Wade in New York, transported to site and erected. Plan was self modified to use self-built SIP panels with high density polystyrene foam, 5.5" walls, 6.5" roof.
Open House Info:
During Illinois Solar Tour 1st Saturday in October; other times by appointment
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