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I am investigating FHA powersaver loan, up to 25k and 20 year lo interest loans to buy energy savings equip. With that, looking at Mitsubishi heat pump (oil heat currently) and hot water hybrid heat pump like geospring, and possibly solar panels (avoiding solar city types leasing, which seems to be a ripoff). There are nice tax incentives and millenials dig the green aspect. Of course this is theoretic, and need to more deeply research which makes most sense.
 
The property we are in process of buying has been vacant for a few years, so there is no prior energy bills to assess.
Also planning to install 0.5 gpm aerators on all sinks (internet only purchase); property has a well.
Building is a 1994ish former model home, so insulation/windows is probably adequate. Once we are in, intend to have power utility do their free energy audit to see if they have suggestions.
Not sure about showers. I believe the normal flow these days is 2.5 gallons. They make reasonable showerheads down to 1.5gpm, but don't want to aggravate guests. What flow rate showerheads do you have?
 
We have 1.5 GPM. One of the best moves we ever made. If you have a well, go as low flow as you can.
Going to the lower flow on the shower heads stopped all of our complaints about not enough water for a decent shower.
I'll see if I can find the brand. They have very good reviews, which is why I bought them.
We had zero success with any shower heads that have any moving parts. We were replacing them constantly as guests would crank on them to adjust the water and end up breaking them.
The only adjustment on these is to aim the shower head. No spray adjustments.
That's my guests, tho. They seem to be a little harder on things than what others experience.
 
We have 1.5 GPM. One of the best moves we ever made. If you have a well, go as low flow as you can.
Going to the lower flow on the shower heads stopped all of our complaints about not enough water for a decent shower.
I'll see if I can find the brand. They have very good reviews, which is why I bought them.
We had zero success with any shower heads that have any moving parts. We were replacing them constantly as guests would crank on them to adjust the water and end up breaking them.
The only adjustment on these is to aim the shower head. No spray adjustments.
That's my guests, tho. They seem to be a little harder on things than what others experience..
appreciate it. Had 1.5 gpm in a past home, and it was adequate at best. I figure the lower flow saves water, saves electricity, and will be easier on the septic.
Also, the hybrid (heat pump) water heater I am looking at (GE Geospring) starts using more expensive electricity for faster recovery, which would be nice to avoid.
 
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