i was of the impression that the utilities had to pay the same rate for extra energy. by law. would that be a local law or national?

back when there were real energy credits i used to do a good business designing passive/ active solar homes.

now i just try to maximize south facing glass whenever possible. on my house (which was designed after the tax credits had been killed) i have 12 large (12sf ea.) south facing skylights which sit at a 45 degree angle to the ground. we spend less to heat the house than to heat water, year round. best though the house in the winter is brighter inside than in the summer. the sun actually penetrates the house all the way and bounces off the north wall.

passive solar integrated into the design of the house in a way that enhances the spirit of the house and its livability.

tom w

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