[TriLUG] OT: thermodynamics of A/C question

[Joseph Mack NA3T]

On Fri, 17 Aug 2012, jonc at nc.rr.com wrote:

> Planting trees next to your house (especially the Southern 
> side) could help significantly lower your A/C cost... of 
> course it wouldn't be great for your foundation.

trees are the only way to go here. It would be 10-20yrs 
before I saw much results though

> My own A/C costs are very low - not much more than 
> $100/month in the Summer. I have great insulation and my 
> house is pretty much buried in the woods :-)

yes trees are it.

Joe

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