Tag: net zero energy
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Solar Year One In Review
November marked the end of “Solar Year One” at the Clintonville Passive House. And as my solar panels take a rest under their blanket of snow, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the first twelve months of electricity production and consumption in our all-electric home.
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Clintonville’s First Certified Passive House

You all knew by now I’m certifiable. And now it’s official: Clintonville Passive House is a Certified Passive House under the Phius ZERO 2021 standard! That means that not only does this project meet all requirements as a passive house, but it’s net zero energy to boot. It’s also the first certified single-family passive house…
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Here Comes the Sun

What happens when a passive house goes solar? The goals of passive building are to increase comfort, create a healthy indoor environment, make a durable and resilient structure, and use far less energy than the norm. Well, even the most efficient building uses some energy, it has to come from somewhere, and there are multiple…
