We are having good luck with the solar tie-in to our heating system. (Our solar panels are connected to our radiant heat system in the basement and 1st floor.) While the days are not real cold yet, we have had the heat on. Yesterday, it was in the 50s and mostly sunny. The water in our solar storage tanks was over 100 degrees by 9 am. Water stayed warm enough all day to heat the house only using the solar. When we went to bed, the water in the tanks was still over 100. If water in the storage tank drops below 85 degrees, the geo-thermal system will turn on. On sunny days, the geo system has been use very little.
I also believe we are getting a lot of benefit from our design and the insulation we used. The house lets in a lot of sun and retains heat very well.
