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How net-zero homes produce energy.

Feb 24, 2023 |

Not every net-zero home is the same, but they all include their own sources of renewable energy. Many use solar photovoltaic panels that can typically produce energy for lighting, heating and cooling systems, hot water and appliances and windows with high performing thermal values.

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What Qualifies as a Net Zero Home

Jan 27, 2023 |

Achieving net-zero emissions means our economy either emits no greenhouse gas emissions or offsets its emissions, for example, through actions such as tree planting or employing technologies that can capture carbon before it is released into the air. This is essential to keeping the world safe and livable for future generations.

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