Originally Posted by
Zippyjuan
I am lucky enough to live in a moderate climate where I don't have to worry much about heating or cooling- a mile from the California coast. There is radiant heat in the ceiling which I have never used (never officiallly hits 32 degrees even in winter- "cold" weather means wearing long pants instead of shorts- not at all like Colorado winters where I grew up where yes I did walk two miles to school in two feet of snow and below zero temperatures) and in summer fans are enough to keep cool on most days. My utility bill runs about $35 a month year round. Work and the grocery store are easy walking distance so I don't need or have a car (no gas, insurance payments).