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Surviving a World Without Fossil Fuels – Where Will We Live? Net Zero Homes, Of Course!

Benji Jerew — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:28:59 +0000

Currently, most of the world is in the grip of a totally unsustainable lifestyle, powered by fossil fuels. Speaking of petroleum deposits alone, giant oil company Beyond Petroleum says we may have a little over fifty years of oil left in the ground. Of course, we could turn to some other reliable fuel source, such […]

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Honda Smart Home is a Vision of a Zero Carbon Future

Benji Jerew — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:56:22 +0000

Honda doesn’t just built zero-carbon cars, such as the Honda Fit EV, but has actually developed a whole-life approach to eliminating carbon dioxide emissions. The Honda Fit EV, of course, consumes electricity, which would normally come from the power grid. Where that power comes from, and how much carbon dioxide it generates, is out of […]

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“Empowerhouse” Home Generates Its Own Energy – Sustainably

Mike Sandru — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:28:31 +0000

New School students and students of Stevens Institute of Technology have created the Empowerhouse, which is a home that generates all of its required energy. Built in the Washington D.C. area as an entry in the Solar Decathlon design competition, which is supported by the D.C. Community Development and Department of Housing, this brings to […]

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ZeroHouse 2.0 – KB Home’s First Net-Zero Production Home Opened in California

Mike Sandru — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:27:48 +0000

It’s been said that the dream house does not exist, just like any other ideal, but after moving into one of KB Home’s ZeroHouse 2.0, you’ll beg to differ. Fresh on the market, one such home will leave as much as $250 in your pocket from the monthly bills budget. To make the public aware […]

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