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Posted by Joseph Meehan on July 2, 2006, 1:58 pm
Mike wrote:
> Hi, I own a brick end of group 1,148 sq ft house w/ metal replacement
> windows.
> It's got baseboard electric w/ a thermostat in each room. I use low
> energy bulbs.
> My utility bill G&E is $89.00 a month. Only gas appliances - water
> heater & stove (I don't use the dishwasher) Electric rates were
> regulated @ 4.7 cents kwh
> July 1st electricity was deregulated.12 cents kwh and each year I'm
> sure it'll go up as the ten
> most highest price markets are all deregulated. Besides, it appears,
> deregulation is costing
> consumers more money each month, should I install central air/heating
> system or stick with
> my high efficiencies GE windows airconditioners and electric portable
> heater I bought from COSTCO.
> Is there a heating newsgroup I should post this to?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Mike
Resistance electric heat (baseboard) is inexpensive to install,
comfortable and likely the most expensive option possible in the long run.
What other sources of energy do you have (gas oil etc.)?
If only electric look for a whole house central heat pump - AC unit.
Get some estimates. Also have you home checked for insulation and energy
efficient windows.
--
Joseph Meehan
Dia duit
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