Homeowners all over the country struggle with the high cost of utilities. Looking for ways to reduce our energy consumption is not just being globally responsible, it is about financial responsibility as well. Well, what if you could live in a house that had a low, really low electric bill - like $0?! This idea of a
net-zero home is not a thing of fairy tales! All over the world, homeowners are creating ways to make their homes energy producers, sometimes even selling electricity
back to the electric companies! So, whether you are building a new home or looking for ways to reduce your energy bills in your current home check out these homeowners who run to their mailbox every month to see their utility bill!:)
This
new construction home in Dallas earned the highest LEED certification available - Platinum. From the site of the home to the geothermal features, these homeowners overcame challenges to build a super green home.
This 1930's house in Palo Alto, CA shows that your don't have to build new to enjoy energy savings. They reduced their energy usage by 62%, even with the addition of central air conditioning!
Finally, check out how this homeowner converted his house
"from a Hummer to a Prius", achieving net-zero energy. His solutions are far from technologically advanced, but they are cost effective and work - simple life changes that result in giving energy back to grid while doing his part to help the planet.
Going green - it's a win-win.
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