5 lessons from a house that generates more energy than it uses
5 lessons from a house that generates more energy than it uses
This NPR article explores 5 lessons learned from the 'Green Idea House' in Hermosa Beach, California, a net-zero energy home that generates more power than it consumes. It details the challenges and benefits of sustainable remodeling, emphasizing self-power generation, thorough planning, adherence to the plan, adaptability to climate change, and the slow adoption rate of such innovative housing.
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those are some pretty hefty lessons likely to be inapplicable for most.
and yet there are still some valuable takeaways for how we do have solutions at our disposal but with many societal challenges that need addressing.
HouseZero seems to be the real lesson plan here, with their shaded windows and commitment to more research. likely any positive energy house will need to be acclimated to the people and region.
slightly disheartening to read that the original house plan accounted for a smaller rise in temperature than what we are actually seeing...
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