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![]() 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 ~~~~ 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!!! ![]()
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![]() 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.
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![]() ![]() 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. ![]() 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!! ![]()
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![]() 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. ![]() ![]() At least I was correct in my guess of 50/50 benefit from each. |
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![]() i should get graphing software, anyone have suggestions?
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![]() 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)
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![]() I hope that little 6 days of summer isn't all we get this year..
![]() Because, we are still running the heat up here in New England. ![]() 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.. ![]() 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) ![]() Edit: Got some warm peaks this spring(2014), but not real impressive..
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![]() 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.
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