Ground Source Heat Pump, Bristol

System

Water: Propane powered instant hot water
Earth: Ground source heat pump


Efficiency: House rated 85 on efficiency test. All Energystar appliances. Used ICF for all exterior walls (10inches, 2 inches of Styrofoam on both sides of 8 inches of concrete.

Cost: Heat pump - $30,000.

Date of Installation: Summer 2008

Type/kind: Residential (Family of 4)

Installer: Heat Pump installed by Valley Refrigeration.

Description of Case Study: This is a Net Metered house that takes advantage of a good wind site, high above the river valley. It is a new construction, begun in 2008. Owner is also considering solar energy addition in the future.