We've been taking a nice walk just about every afternoon. On the way back home today,
I was getting warmed up and had unzipped my jacket and removed my gloves..
But, I was still amazed to see people out walking dogs and jogging, while wearing shorts!!

Since Nov 1, 2011, until today, the average temp here has been 37.9 °F..
During that same 97 day time span last year (2010-2011) it was 30.7 °F!

7 °F warmer makes a difference in the heating bills...


Climatological Data

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I was in Sears today and they have a ton of 28" snowblowers on the floor..
Just like mine! (still un-used) I should have waited for the big sale!!! :eek:

I just got my January electric bill. It's a laughable 2/3 of my previous record low. I attribute equal portions of that to the weather and the new high-efficiency heat pump.

La Niña ??
 

http://www.globalweathercycles.com/G...s_nAmerica.gif
2011 - 2012 - 2013 - El Nino La Nina Forecast and Predictions

It seems like La Niña (or maybe CO2) and high-efficiency heat pumps are a winning combo!! ;)

Whereas we are breaking power usage records here.. :(
Since this is our first season:

A. Running two Sanyo 24k systems.
B. Heating the den (w/ it's 100 sq feet of glass).
C. Keeping both systems set to 20 to 21C 24-7.
D. Being so old that I need to feel warmer. :p

So, we are creating a new benchmark this winter..
If it's colder or warmer next year, we can compare kWh used..
Unless, we decide to run at 21-22C next season!! :eek:

Correction: It's even better than the 2/3 I said.

Compared to the previous 3 Januaries, both Heating Degree Days and kWh/hdd are about 70%. Actual kWh used is about 50% of the previous average. :eek: :D

At least I was correct in my guess of 50/50 benefit from each.

i should get graphing software, anyone have suggestions?

mine is about half, becuase i moved into an apartment where my utilities are included, so its actually alot less because I can actually turn on the heat to reasonable without paying a 600$ heating bill, not to mention my last place was so cold from air leaks and a 30 or 40 year old heating system blown in air vs my new place radiators(much safer, less dry, no mold trapped in vents)

its snowing here now, maybe you can use the snowblower u bought to clear off your lawn.

I use Excel.

Summer was here last month.. For 6 days..
 

I hope that little 6 days of summer isn't all we get this year..:eek:
http://ecorenovator.org/forum/attach...1&d=1333982574

Because, we are still running the heat up here in New England. :o

Now that home heating oil cost has skyrocketed over $4 a gallon,
some of my neighbors are getting slammed with very large oil bills.

At that rate, it's costing us $2 a day to heat our hot water with oil.. :mad:

But for space heating, the Sanyos are saving our bacon again this month.
(Averaging in low 40s F) Now using about 10 kwh a day. ($1.68) :thumbup:


Edit: Got some warm peaks this spring(2014), but not real impressive..
http://ecorenovator.org/forum/attach...1&d=1399401615

My march bill was HIGHER than last year. The AC ran a few times. We had the most Cooling Degree Days ever (for march), but the 2nd lowest March bill thanks to the new central system. It seems a little high, still.