Category Archives: Zero Energy Homes

Why Zero Energy Ready Homes Produce Healthy Environments

Why Zero Energy Ready Homes Produce Healthy Environments A zero energy ready home is a high-performance home that maximizes energy bill savings, improves indoor comfort and health, reduces carbon footprint and promotes energy independence. Typically, ZERH homes are built with very well-insulated and air-sealed roofs, walls, and foundations. This minimizes the loss of heated and […]

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Why Zero Energy Homes Are More Comfortable

Why Zero Energy Homes Are More Comfortable If you’ve ever walked into a net-zero energy home, you may have noticed that it’s a lot more comfortable than other types of homes. This is because it has a number of features that are important to keeping your home cool in summer and warm in winter. These features […]

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Benefits Of Zero Energy Ready Homes

  Benefits Of Zero Energy Ready Homes There are a lot of benefits to building a zero energy home or near-zero energy ready home. These homes use less energy, reduce carbon emissions and increase your home’s value. Reduced Energy Bills Zero energy homes are a big part of the future of housing. They offer a […]

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What Makes a Building Zero Energy?

Building and construction processes contribute to 35% of greenhouse gas emissions and 45% of global energy consumption stemming from building materials’ usage, manufacturing, and transportation. This leads to global warming and, ultimately, climate change. In addition, greenhouse gases can cause food supply disruptions, increased wildlife fire, and respiratory diseases from air pollution. So, how can […]

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