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Zero Energy Homes in New Paltz NY




Green Acres New Paltz Beyond Low Energy homes are Zero Energy Homes (ZEH).  Using technology including geothermal heating and cooling, PV panels, heat recovery ventilation and super insulation and high efficiency windows the homes in Green Acres (New Paltz NY) may be the first ZEH in the world.

" ... first zero energy (ZEH) community in the United States and possibly the world..."

" ... each home has the capacity to generate enough renewable energy to offset its annual energy needs. ..."

 

Via:  Green Acres New Paltz (NY)  LINK

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Posted by Green Dude on September 20, 2010 05:53 AM | |





Category: Zero Energy Home (ZEH)



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