What are some low cost ways to bring down cooling and heating costs in a new and well insulated home?

Question

What are some low cost ways to bring down cooling and heating costs in a new and well insulated home?

Answer 1

dont know

Answer 2

1) lower you thermostat for your heating by 4 degrees

2) raise your AC temp by 4 degrees

3)look into a ground source heat pump this runs fluids (glycol)into the ground through pipes to cool the home in summer and heat the home in winter

4)properly working air exchanger

Answer 3

yes there is a way. it will cost alot but worth it. I think it is called biothermal something like that. anyway you get workers to dug a deep pipe in the ground to run water. in the summer time it will bring cold air up and in the winter shall bring warm air up. the temperature will depend on how deep the pipings are digged.

Answer 4

Do you have enough property to plant trees,or shrubs.If  the house isn't built yet position the structure to allow best possible use of the sun.Solar and wind power should bring down utility bills.

Answer 5

Heating and cooling costs may be substantially reduced if the house is well insulated. A good example of this is the insulation in your attic. A thick layer of insulation helps stop heat flow from the house to the attic during the winter. In the summer, that same insulation helps stop heat transfer from the hot attic to the rooms below. Here are some other tips --

    * Weatherstrip your windows and doorways. Add door sweeps beneath doors for added insulation. Insulating your attic or top floor is the best way to reduce heat exposure.

    * Install inexpensive heat-reflecting film on windows that face the sun. This will keep your house cooler and reduce glare and ultraviolet rays that damage furniture and floors. For hot climates, sun-control types are most effective, but be aware that they will reduce the amount of light that comes in through the windows. In climates where cold seasons are also a problem, choose a combination film (but do not apply it to south-facing windows if you want rooms to benefit from the sun's warmth during the winter).

    * Reduce heat gain by pulling drapes or shades, and use shelters to prevent direct sunlight from streaming in through windows on the south and west-facing sides of the house. Overhangs, patio overheads, latticework, awnings work well.

    * Allow creepers to climb your exterior walls, especially if they are sun-facing. The foliage provides a natural green cover, as well as insulation against the heat.

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