Net-Zero Home Design Trying to reduce your environmental footprint? Consider integrating these green design principles into your home. Net Zero: The idea is to balance the energy your home uses with an equal amount of renewable energy created. Not to be confused with living off the grid, net-zero homes may use energy from the grid one day and then sell an equal amount back the next. Solar Power - Find out if solar power makes sense for your home with this solar cost/savings calculator. Solar Hot Water - Upgrade your hot water tank to a solar system for considerably less than solar power. Real-Time Monitoring - Install a smart energy monitoring system that lets you optimize your energy savings. Energy Efficiency: Net zero works by minimizing the energy requirements of the home. This is done by eliminating costly energy leaks and switching to high-efficiency systems. High-Efficiency Heating - Upgrade your heating or cooling system to a high-efficiency system. Energy-Efficient Windows - Install energy-efficient windows to minimize heat losses or gains. Insulation - Upgrade insulation to support your heating and cooling system. Water Conservation: Strictly speaking, conserving water does not contribute to your net-zero profile, but it does follow the same principle of minimizing environmental impact by reducing consumption. Low-Flow Water - Install low-flow showerheads and faucets, and switch to dual-flush toilets. Rainwater Collection - Conserve water by harvesting rainwater for use in the garden. Xeriscaping - Minimize your water requirements by planting drought-tolerant plants.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

Net-Zero Home Design

Trying to reduce your environmental footprint? Consider integrating these green design principles into your home.

Net Zero: The idea is to balance the energy your home uses with an equal amount of renewable energy created. Not to be confused with living off the grid, net-zero homes may use energy from the grid one day and then sell an equal amount back the next.

  • Solar Power - Find out if solar power makes sense for your home with this solar cost/savings calculator.
  • Solar Hot Water - Upgrade your hot water tank to a solar system for considerably less than solar power.
  • Real-Time Monitoring - Install a smart energy monitoring system that lets you optimize your energy savings.

Energy Efficiency: Net zero works by minimizing the energy requirements of the home. This is done by eliminating costly energy leaks and switching to high-efficiency systems.

  • High-Efficiency Heating - Upgrade your heating or cooling system to a high-efficiency system.
  • Energy-Efficient Windows - Install energy-efficient windows to minimize heat losses or gains.
  • Insulation - Upgrade insulation to support your heating and cooling system.

Water Conservation: Strictly speaking, conserving water does not contribute to your net-zero profile, but it does follow the same principle of minimizing environmental impact by reducing consumption.

  • Low-Flow Water - Install low-flow showerheads and faucets, and switch to dual-flush toilets.
  • Rainwater Collection - Conserve water by harvesting rainwater for use in the garden.
  • Xeriscaping - Minimize your water requirements by planting drought-tolerant plants.
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Greg Zavitz | Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Realtor - Broker
gregzavitz@gmail.com
304 N Hershey Rd.
Bloomington , IL 61704
Phone:  (309) 275-4734
Licensed in the State of Illinois

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