Page 5 - Green Builder Magazine March-April 2019 Issue

EFFICIENCY THAT MAKES REACHING

ZERO NET ENERGY POSSIBLE.

3 WAYS TO ACHIEVE
ZERO NET ENERGY

2 1. INCLUDE HIGH-EFFICIENCY
PROPANE APPLIANCES:
• Propane furnace
• Propane water heating
• Propane cooking
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• Propane fireplace
• Propane clothes dryer

2. FOCUS ON THE
3 BUILDING’S ENVELOPE:
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• Insulation quality
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• Insulation quantity
• Air sealing
• Window performance
• House orientation

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1 3. TRIM OTHER ENERGY USE:
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• LED lighting
• Energy monitoring devices

building a zero net energy home that produces as much energy as it uses requires maximum energy efficiency. Start your
planning with the right energy source: propane. Along with other building strategies, propane appliances deliver incredible
efficiency, reducing a home’s total energy load and getting you closer than ever to Zero Net Energy. Propane also delivers
something extra: the premium comfort and performance homeowners are looking for.

To learn more, take our free course, Introduction to Zero Net Energy Homes, at PropaneTrainingAcademy.com.

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