Zero-energy houses are a reachable goal

The term “zero energy” refers to a home that uses energy-saving strategies and renewable energy technologies to produce all of its own energy — thus, the “zero energy” term.

f you’re really motivated by the thought of cutting your energy bill in this way, pull up a comfortable chair and type “zero energy home” into a search engine on your computer. Visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s Web site at http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/ for more information about design features you ought to consider adding to your home.

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