by Mike R.
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November 19, 2007

Take a tour of an energy-efficient house in Duluth, Minnesota

March 06, 2008 05:47 PM EST (Updated: March 06, 2008 05:51 PM EST)
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A family in Duluth built a three-bedroom passive-solar home, packed with extra insulation, that uses one-fourth the usual amount of energy to run.
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Comments: 4

Alta B. Mar 6, 2008, 11:11pm EST
I sure wish I could do something like that. Maybe one day.
Chuck M. Mar 7, 2008, 8:20am EST
That's neat!
Nathan H. Mar 7, 2008, 10:11am EST
how is the water and glycol pumped through the house? (electrical motor?) what is the energy consumption used to run these pumps and is it a significant cost?
Kay M. Mar 8, 2008, 12:31am EST
Awesome house

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