ZERO ENERGY HOMES ZEH

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ZERO ENERGY HOMES (ZEH)

• BY SHAHARYAR KHAN

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BACKGROUND

• Buildings Energy Consumption
• Pollution
• CO2 Emissions
• Global Warming
• Fossil Fuels

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INTRODUCTION

• DOE Program
• Produce as much energy as consume
• By 2020 Communities
• Features
• Efficient Construction
• Solar technology
• Reduce energy load by 60

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SOLAR TECHNOLOGY EFFICIENCY

• Energy Producer not saver
• No Gases
• Monthly Utility Bills
• Solar Technologies Investment Value

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ADVANTAGES

• Improved Comfort
• Reliability
• Security
• Environmental Sustainability
• Press Exposure

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OPTIMIZATION

• Climate
• Solar Heating
• Natural Day-lighting
• Efficient Construction and Appliances
• Solar systems

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Early Successes

• Florida Solar Energy Centre
• Solar Patriot

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Downside

• Cost
• 25000 extra
• Incentives
• Cost effectiveness

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CONCLUSION