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[zeroenergybuilder]

We need to be more energy independent not just as a country but as individuals, I have done a bunch of studies since building those homes. We will be posting the findings soon, but for example buying an electric car and having solar power will save you 100% of your gas and electric. Energy is not getting any cheaper.

[CLINTSOLEMN]

Nice of the bastards to mention the nuclear power plant just down the road. It's almost like they're trying to put people off. Best of luck to you zeroenergybuilder. Do you sell the plans for these homes as well?

[zeroenergybuilder]

@CLINTSOLEMN The thing about building them by the plant was to prove they could create as much energy. Palo Verde Nuclear plant is a very safe and well respected plant. I believe that everybody can live without paying high electric bills or even paying any bill at all. This is easy to accomplish. The nuclear plant was built by the very same electric company that feeds the homes. I will say this much it was a choir to get them hooked to THEIR grid. I do a bunch of speaking on the matter.

[MrEnergyCzar]

I converted my existing home to a net-zero solar powered home with no oil or gas either..no utilities for life. My vid is called, "Preparing for peak oil"...

[zeroenergybuilder]

@MrEnergyCzar Its been a year and I think your point has been proven. Energy Independence, the way to go. I just hope more people see whats getting ready to happen!

[IQ174]

This is an interesting first attempt, BUT, photovoltaic panels are the most expensive way to use clean, green, free-fuel solar energy. A southern greenhouse with vertical glass (NO roof-angled glass) is the least expensive, then the second priority is solar water heating BEFORE photovoltaic. This house has indiscriminate windows on all sides. South-facing glass should not be tripled glazed - Each pane blocks at least 15% of solar radiation.

[zeroenergybuilder]

@IQ174 Good points, Thanks. I praise any attemp. To touch base on the glass issue. The homes are in the desert YOU DONT WANT HEAT of any kind. South facing glass of anykind in the desert is a bad thing. photovoltaic is not as much as you think. You can have panels built the way you want and knowing the right people they come really cheap. Thanks for the input. Stay Green

[zeroenergybuilder]

@FASWindowsandDoors Thanks

[zeroenergybuilder]

@SuperSexyBoiGod Great advice. When I was building them local government fought me tooth and nail. They dont want to see people get Zero Energy. Lets do the math. If people where not paying electric. The government would lose Billions of dollars a month in utility tax. Just open your electric bill and do a average and times it by the amount of homes in the U.S. They dont want to see Americans go to there own power on a individual bases ( You cant Tax Free ) Thanks for the post. Love It

[zeroenergybuilder]

@deanrobo1 You have a very valid piont it does take energy to make things. My main concern was for people to beable to afford to live in the homes. Stop paying high energy bills. There is only so much you can do. One step at a time. Thanks for your thoughts.

[FASWindowsandDoors]

Well said, "It's not just about the home, it's about the families being able to afford to live in a home ."

[deanrobo1]

yes good work but its also diseptive! '"zero energy ""

...no... How much energy to make the concrete? the fabricated walls,ceilings roof solar panels? we are still focused on fabricated materials even the carpets to recycle takes energy as i said good work but tell the hole truth

as a suggestion try stone footings cob walls cob floors/roof thatch roof protection then you can say zero energy looking forward to see the new improved version of the zero energy home good luck