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Same_Pay_8419 t1_j0x3hix wrote

Reply to comment by johnsonutah in Heat Pump Cost by raidflex

If starting with oil heat, would try to size the solar for the heat pumps rather than the other way around. Unless it comes back to <$3/gallon, it makes sense to heat with heat pumps regardless of the solar capacity.

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Same_Pay_8419 t1_j0wkvtw wrote

Reply to Heat Pump Cost by raidflex

it is expensive - shop around and make sure they maintain capacity at 5F if trying to get off oil entirely. Japanese manufacturers tend to be better in that respect.

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Same_Pay_8419 t1_j0jf1rm wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in PSA: Energy costs for you down? Save $$$ by getting an energy audit &amp; heat loan! by MrNoodleOnAcid

> loan. Our boiler was old as fuck, literally like 70+ years old, no idea how it lasted so long. So we applied for a low interest loan to replace the boiler. They are replacing our system entirely and now instead of dishing out 10k, the loan company will just add on payments to our elective bill for the next 9 years, but we plan on paying it off sooner than that. Plus the new system will help offset the cost of oil needed since this will be much more efficient.

I was able to successfully switch to constellation last month despite having a heat loan through UI. Read the contract for the loan and it said nothing about electricity supplier.

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Same_Pay_8419 t1_iuizbk2 wrote

Reply to comment by LordConnecticut in Anyone have success with ditching oil for Heat Pumps in their home? by Bravely_Default

Unfortunately, cannot breakout the cost of the ducted system as it uses the same outdoor condenser as the minisplits. And I had to get a new air handler. But you should definitely look into the high efficiency centrally ducted heat pump units which should be able to be sole source of heating even in Connecticut. State has a list of units eligible for the rebate program:

https://dev1.energizect.com/file/28936/download?token=vYr4HF11

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Same_Pay_8419 t1_iui5qos wrote

Reply to Anyone have success with ditching oil for Heat Pumps in their home? by Bravely_Default

Had an old AC + ducts on second floor and oil baseboard for whole house. Switched to ducted heat pump upstairs + minisplits downstairs. They are cold climate models and sized to offset entire heating load. So should not need oil this winter. Even with our electricity rates, oil would have to drop back to ~$2/gallon to be cheaper, not counting maintenance, etc. Would look into state incentives (up to $1,500/ton through Dec 31) and financing (1% to 15k). We will save 2-3k this winter with very little out of pocket.

Good calculator for comparing heating costs:

https://www.efficiencymaine.com/at-home/heating-cost-comparison/

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