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Originally Posted by BobK
I thnk electric is running a bit over 13cents in our area (half way between Cincinnati, Oh. and Lexington, Ky. I heat a big house and have electric baseboard heat (17 thermostats!). If I really want to keep the place warm thoughout, the bill can head towards four digits! There is actually a separate 225A panel and meter for the electric heat. My little kerosene heaters cost 40% less to run per BTU. Yes, I'm working on sealing up the house. Project down the road is geothermal heat pump.
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Seems you don't have gas service available? I would be checking out wood stoves or even a propane gas fireplace or 2 for those chilly mornings. Friends of ours have a geothermal system and their house has never been toasty warm. I don't know if thats typical - the vents only put out lukewarm air.
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