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Exploring Zero Energy Homes: From Frame to Finished

Discover the world of energy-efficient living with our guide to building and renovating zero energy homes. Learn how new construction allows for innovative design and flexibility while optimizing the latest technologies. Renovating existing structures offers an accessible entry point, showcasing that even small steps can lead to significant energy savings. From creating a straw bale house to utilizing Energy Star appliances, we provide essential resources for making informed decisions about sustainable living.

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Exploring Zero Energy Homes: From Frame to Finished

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  1. Zero Energy HomesFrom Frame to Finished Exploring the functionality of the energy efficient lifestyle.

  2. Construction and Renovation Building New • Allows greatest creativity and flexibility • Ability to optimize latest technology Renovating Existing • Does not require as large of an initial investment • Small steps count

  3. Building of a straw bale house http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/components/envelope/framing/strawbale.html

  4. Completed straw-bale house http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/components/envelope/framing/strawbale.html

  5. Where to Start? • Back to basics • Energy star appliances • What does it mean? • What is it about? PICTURE: http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/energystar/english/consumers/index.cfm

  6. Web Sites • Energy Star http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/energystar/english/consumers/index.cfm • Construction and building information http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings

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