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Daox · 03-12-13, 07:18 AM

I'd highly recommend getting an energy audit done on any house before you buy it. That'll tell you how leaky it is and show you problem areas. I think mine cost about $300 to have done. Other than that, you can get general utility info from the utility company to kind of guess how much you'll be spending.

Beyond that, for me, I knew I wanted to go the route of solar hot water and space heating. So, something with a good southern exposure and a decent place for hot water panels was important.

Then again, there is nothing bad with an old leaky house, its just that much more work you'll have to do if you want to get things buttoned up.

03-12-13, 07:18 AM	#2
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