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Zero Energy Homes From Frame to Finished. Exploring the functionality of the energy efficient lifestyle. Construction and Renovation. Building New Allows greatest creativity and flexibility Ability to optimize latest technology Renovating Existing
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Zero Energy HomesFrom Frame to Finished Exploring the functionality of the energy efficient lifestyle.
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
Building of a straw bale house http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/components/envelope/framing/strawbale.html
Completed straw-bale house http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/components/envelope/framing/strawbale.html
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
Web Sites • Energy Star http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/energystar/english/consumers/index.cfm • Construction and building information http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings