Zero energy house eco homes

This is no-doubt one of the most efficient houses on Earth.

The first certified Passive House in Scranton, Pennsylvania demonstrates that high-performance homes can be built for the same price as code-built homes.

Follow these steps to create an energy efficient home that in turn produces a comfortable, healthy home for you and your family.

Passive solar design is based on utilizing the sun's heat energy and its predictable movements through the seasons. As the Earth rotates around the sun on its annual cycle, it is tilted at an angle on its vertical axis. This impacts how the sun's rays strike various locations on Earth. The Earth is its most

If you own a home, you know that utility costs can put a strain on your monthly budget. Making green...

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More than just a stellar design feat, this modern masterpiece proves that net-zero performance and comfort can coexist.

It is possible to create a home that produces as much energy as it uses (or more). Here, the experts give their thoughts and advice on creating homes that produce all of their own energy.

This Cape Cod green home in Chatham Massachusetts provides a destination for visiting family, support of a snowbird lifestyle, and an expression of the homeowner’s energy conscious values.

At its research labs, GE says it has the smart-grid technology, including solar panels and efficient appliances, to build a home that has a net-zero energy consumption.