What is a net zero energy home?

Ever wonder what it would be like to not have an electric bill each month? You can make your average, everyday home a net zero energy home. Your house would produce enough energy in one calendar year, as it would consume. You have your smart phones, smart TV, and even smart cars; so why not have your very own smart home?

Key Takeaways:

• Net Zero Energy (NZE) homes are popping up across the country in every climate zone
• When things gain in popularity, everyone with a similar product to market rushes to grab onto the language of the popular product or idea
• With NZE, builders are beginning to engage with what might be called “Zero Washing

“The Department of Energy has a term called Zero Energy Ready (ZER). They define ZER as a building that can supply 90% or more of the annual energy demand (or could, if/when renewable energy is added or system capacity is increased); AND/OR energy use data are not available.”

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