The new hot tubhas a solar heating system which the owner designed and installed. Designed by Marilyn Crenshaw, Architect. Built by Lee Hoffseth Construction in 1983. The owners say the house is comfortable and has good daylighting. The house is fully insulated and has many south-facing windows.
Backup heat comes form the woodstove.
There is an active solar water heating system with an electric water heater as backup. The owners live an energy-conscious lifestyle. A four-kilowatt solar electric system was installed in 1993. No batteries are used. The home uses solar power as it is available.