Net zero homes / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...Net metering and virtual power plants: feeding the grid to zero out your bill In the evolving energy landscape, homes are becoming active participants in the grid. Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are networks of home batteries that the utility can tap into during times of extreme demand. By participating in a VPP, homeowne...

...homes we recommend you look into energy efficient home renovations and upgrades, and for those who haven't built yet, designing a home with the envelope first building philosophy. We highly recommend reading our guide page on tips for building a high performance home on a tight budget.  By prioritizing heat retention a...

...homes are worth the money in the long run.  Costs of a Net-Zero Energy home While the costs of materials and labor shortages significantly influence the expenses of any construction project, net-zero homes typically can be constructed at a range of $175 to $180 per square foot. One of the most popular sayings in the in...

...Zero Net energy / Net Zero Homes built for the Canada Zero Energy Pilot Project Net Zero Energy Homes pilot program results Under the pilot program, 23 individual Net Zero Energy Houses were built by six different builders (two from the RFP and four under the ecoEII project): Construction Voyer, Habitat Studio & W...

...Net Zero Energy Homes here Or Take a Tour of other Green Homes here Project credits: Architects The design is a collaboration between De Waal Developments and Designex Consulting Owner Koen de Waal Landscape Architect De Waal Developments General Contractor De Waal Developments Photos Cooper and O’Hara Photography, Mer...

...Net Zero homes throughout Vancouver.     Now you know about Net Zero Energy homes in Alberta. Find more pages about sustainable construction below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. Discover more about building Net Zero Energy homes here All about the LEED for Homes rating system Ecohome builds Ca...