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Originally Posted by officialpa
I am considering geothermal heating and/or solar panels.
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Are you going to Do It Yourself?
I'd say a good solar exposure combined with a small mini-split would be a great combination.
What do you know about the composition of the earth around and under your house?
If you're planning on a concrete structure, I'd say insulate under the floor and foundation and around the outside of the house, and rely on the concrete as thermal storage. You should put at least twice as much insulation in the roof as is normal for your area.
I assume that you know about window overhangs, and that if they are properly designed, the sun will shine in on winter days and shade your house in the summer.
If you really did your house right, your need for auxillary heat would be very small.
-AC_Hacker