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Powering

Down

Along with heating systems, technology has improved

many other devices and systems in the home. The term

“zero net energy,” or “zero net building” is one you will hear

with increasing frequency. The idea is to build and

remodel homes to use no more energy than they produce

on site. As we discussed in the first part of this

publication, the best approach is to address major issues

first: siting, location and so on, then work your way up
from fundamentals to renewable energy.

SSUMING YOU’VE ALREADY addressed

the basics—better insulation, high-

performance windows, and so on—

A where do you go from here? It’s time to

focus on reducing costs of hot water, lighting,

appliances and “phantom” devices.

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