1. Zero Energy Homes Picture from: http://www.swinter.com/WMECO/ZeroEnergy.html

2. Agenda Objective: Understand the general concept What is a Zero Energy Home? How do they work? Questions

3. What is a Zero Energy Home? They are seemingly normal –Appearances –Functionality They are very efficient –Appliances –Building Design They produce their own power –Solar –Wind They work even when no sun or wind They can use a net zero amount of energy

4. How do they Work? They work by co-operation with their natural gas provider Draw energy from the grid when in need Supply grid with energy when in surplus Drawn in Visual Here during actual presentation

5. References: http://www.armoryparkdelsol.com/zeh.htm http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/docume nts/pdfs/35317.pdfhttp://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/docume nts/pdfs/35317.pdf http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy01osti/29915.pdf