1. ZERO ENERGY HOMES
Presented By Jason Gillier

2. WHAT ARE THEY? State of the art Contain renewable energy sources
The ideal home has a net energy use of zero

3. ADVANTAGES Improved comfort Reliability Security
Extremely environmentally friendly

4. DISADVANTAGES
Capital cost
Not built as sturdy
Geologically limiting

5. WHERE ARE THEY? Florida California
Anywhere there is ample renewable resources

6. COMPARISON ZEH Used 6960kWh Produced 5180kWh NORMAL Used 22 600 kWh

7. EXAMPLE Located in California 5300 sq ft
Powered by 8 kilowatts of solar electric power and 1.5 kilowatts of solar thermal
Uses 90%-100% less energy
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