There are always more things I would like to try in order to reduce loads and become more sustainable. Some of my current wish list includes:
- Replacing the old kitchen range with an induction range
- Replacing the oven with a convection/microwave oven
- Installing radiant barrier in the attic to reduce summer attic heat and retain winter house heat
- Placing infrared reflective film on west windows to reduce summer heat gain from the afternoon sun. East windows are currently shaded by trees.
- The well pump uses 1 to 2 kWh/day. The well could be replaced or augmented with county water service. Power used to operate an ultraviolet light (UV) to purify well water could be reduced by finding a way to only run the UV light when the well pump is running.
- Adding wind generation.
- Adding a rainwater collection system
- Using some sort of desiccant system to reduce humidity
- Using solar AC
- Creating a seasonal heat storage system, with the possible use of phase shift material
... Let me know of others I should consider