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#1 NET ZERO, Zero Utility Bills, High Performance Living in Gainesville Florida is HERE!!

So now we have a clear equation.....
With that Change in Demand comes change in supply and the status quo. The consumer is no longer interested in the McMansion with the $400,$500,$600,$700/month utility bill or what that bill represents in terms of insufficient building performance, indoor air quality and energy consumption. While it is not just about the dollar amount on the monthly bill anymore it does (naturally) come in to play. It is the same as to say....."if I can do better and it cost less too, duh!!, why should I accept anything less?". 
If we can do better, we should do better.
We know that the average existing home has a HERS of 130      
We know that the new home built to minimum code standards (the norm) has a HERS rating of 100
We know what the EPA Energy Star Program represents with the new home built to a higher standard and with a HERS rating of 65 to 85. Take a quick look HERE (Back button to return) at the Energy Star impact in Florida alone.
What if we could do better and it be cost effective on the supply side to produce and cost effective on the ... more

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