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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

PADemD

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3. Why not go total electric?

Reply to joeunderdog (Original post)

Sun Jul 14, 2013, 05:37 PM

Jul 2013

I live in the Northeast. My friend has a total electric house which is very well insulated. Her winter electric bills are lower than my combined oil/electric bills. She has a propane fireplace in case her electric goes off.

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On Modular: what is the safest and most efficient? [View all] joeunderdog Jul 2013 OP

there are mobile home standards for different parts of the country NMDemDist2 Jul 2013 #1

When you say you are designing the modular... kristopher Jul 2013 #2

We haven't ruled out an architect, but I think we can do it ourselves with the software available. joeunderdog Jul 2013 #5

I'd suggest investing in an architect kristopher Jul 2013 #7

Why not go total electric? PADemD Jul 2013 #3

If it's possible, we'd do it. Builders seem reluctant about it. joeunderdog Jul 2013 #4

My friend's house is 2600 sq ft. PADemD Jul 2013 #6