Archive for the ‘Zero Energy Home (ZEH)’ Category

May17

Dow’s 2nd Zero Net Energy Home in Midland, Michican

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The Dow Chemical Company and Cobblestone Homes have collaborated on a second highly energy efficient  home.  This one is at 5018 Butterfield Dr. in Midland, Michigan – home to Dow.

The home was build for approx. the price of the average new home in the U.S. – $250,000 – bringDow's 2nd Net Zero Energy Homeing energy efficiency closer to the mass market.

Mar06

Vision Zero – Michigan’s First Net Zero Home

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Vision Zero HomeThe Dow Chemical Company and Cobblestone homes have collaborated to build Michigan’s FIRST Net Zero Energy Home.  The home uses techniques like  "…insulation, sealants, geothermal heating and solar generation."

The home is @ 3118 Summerhill, Bay City, Michigan LINK

Sep20

Zero Energy Homes in New Paltz NY

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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.