Benefits
Custom BuiltEach Zero Energy Home is tailored to the customers lifestyle, requirements and satisfaction.
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SustainableA Zero Energy Home is built airtight, super insulated, and utilizes high-performance windows, doors, and mechanical systems.
They consume 1/3 the energy needed for cooling, heating, hot water, and other electrical loads compared to a traditionally built home. |
Environment FriendlyA Zero Energy Home decreases carbon emissions and environmental impact by using less energy and sustainably-sourced materials.
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Air QualityClean air constantly circulates throughout the Zero Energy Home. Fresh air from the outdoors is introduced and filtered of pollen, dirt and pollutants.
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Sound DeadeningThick, insulated walls and windows significantly decreases outdoor noise. Loud vehicles or high winds are hardly heard from inside.
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Quality of LifeFresh air and quiet living produces a higher quality of life than living in a code built home.
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Annual Energy Savings
Percent
Category |
Code Built Home* |
Zero Energy Homes* |
Energy Savings* |
Heat |
Propane: 22,725 |
Heat Pump: 5,826 |
16,899 |
Hot Water |
Propane: 5,178 |
Heat Pump: 2,354 |
2,824 |
Other Loads |
4,756 |
4,756 |
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*Units: kW Hour (kWh) per Year; Code Built Home based on 2012 International Energy Conservation Code, Zone 5
-House Specifications: 2-story, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, 1692 square foot, southern exposure
-Propane heat in Code Built Home (converted to kWh); Air Source Heat Pump heat in Zero Energy Home
-Propane-fired hot water heating in Code Built Home; air source heat pump hot water in Zero Energy Home
-House Specifications: 2-story, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, 1692 square foot, southern exposure
-Propane heat in Code Built Home (converted to kWh); Air Source Heat Pump heat in Zero Energy Home
-Propane-fired hot water heating in Code Built Home; air source heat pump hot water in Zero Energy Home
Return On Investment
Although it costs slightly more to build a Zero Energy Home compared to a code-built home, it cost less than a conventional home to own. This is because your energy bill will be very small compared to a code-built house, leaving more money to pay the small increase in your mortgage payment that result from energy efficiency and/or solar photovoltaic upgrades.
"Energy Vision Homes promotes stewardship of our natural resources and environmental quality by educating the public on high-performance buildings that incorporate advanced building components and innovative methods and materials"
Contact Info
Phone: 603-465-2412
Email: jfsdesignbuild@icloud.com |
Energy Vision Homes, LLC.
Hollis, New Hampshire |
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