Cripes, that's what I'm paying now, ...and mine is energy efficient.
The issues I have with the older homes is also the older infrastructure that supports them.
I'm not fond of the idea of lead pipes, ...not to mention all the other unpleasant surprises that comes with them. Up here, you can't even make changes to your own property if your home is designated a "heritage home". Someone else decides what if any renovations, additions, etc you are allowed to make to it, or even what colour you can paint it. No thanks. Gove me a modern home with modern features and amenities, as well as natural gas heating instead of electric or steam radiators.