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Net-Zero Home Could Eliminate Energy Bills

NOV 29, 2012
A house is designed to consume less energy than it generates on an annual basis.
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Net-Zero Home Could Eliminate Energy Bills

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Net-Zero Energy Home Could Make Utility Bills a Thing of the Past

Home Sweet Lab: Computerized House to Generate as Much Energy as It Uses

William M. Healy

Inside Science Buzzwords:

  1. Net-zero home - A home that produces as much energy as it consumes.
  2. Solar photovoltaic system - A system that converts sunlight into energy.
  3. Sustainable energy - Energy that satisfies current demands without compromising future needs.

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