About Net-Zero Energy
Commonly asked questions about ZNE homes
All homes use energy Energy is used in myriad ways in our homes, but in most homes, energy use tends to follow a fairly simple 60-40 rule. About 6...
Wed, 30 Sep, 2020 at 11:17 AM
XeroHome uses advanced building energy simulation tools to estimate how much energy a home will use with various combinations of energy upgrades. It then re...
Wed, 30 Sep, 2020 at 10:53 AM
The energy content of natural gas is measured in therms, while that of electricity is measured in kilowatt hours. XeroHome converts both natural gas and ele...
Wed, 30 Sep, 2020 at 10:53 AM
No, a Net-Zero Energy home does not mean that the home will have $0 utility bills. The right sized roof-top solar can reduce an energy efficient home’s elec...
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No, a Net-Zero Energy home is not the same as a grid-disconnected home. XeroHome’s calculations assume that the home is connected to a grid with a net-energ...
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They are close, but not always the same. A Net-Zero Carbon home first minimizes the use of fuels that emit carbon (or other green house gases), in favor of ...
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