[Greenbuilding] Zero Energy Homes

George J. Nesbitt geoedb at idiom.com
Sat Jan 5 19:52:07 CST 2008


I don't like the term Zero Energy Home.
It is impossible to ever build one.

It would have to have no electrical, gas, or any other appliance that 
uses energy.
And it would have to have no occupants.

All homes and almost all buildings use energy.
An outhouse could produce it.

While it is possible to build a Low Energy Home.
Or a Net Zero Energy Home (one that produces as much energy as it uses).




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