Green Zero Carbon Home
We cut the carbon dioxide emissions of our 5300sf 1970's house by 43 tons per year getting us to a year round zero-carbon footprint. We are not only saving money, our bills (for heating oil and electricity) are down $11,500 a year, but we are earning a 15% return on our investment. That's 15% after tax and with no volatility. Much better than my stock and bond investments! For more information, check out www.greenzerocarbonhome.com.
Quick Facts
General
Location | Dover, Massachusetts |
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Building Type | single-family residence |
Project Type | Zero Energy |
Basis of Performance Claim | |
Bedrooms | 5 |
Bathrooms | 3.5 |
Conditioned Floor Area | 5,300 sq ft |
Total Cost of Project | $75,000 |
Energy Summary
Energy Data Type | |
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Renewable Energy System Type(s) | Photovoltaics |
Ratings |
Claims are based on my own detailed tracking of electricity use, solar electricity generation and heating oil use. I have daily spreadsheets for over a year detailing this but heating oil use was measured by me reading the gauges of our oil tanks and there is no utility documentation. |
Net electricity usage (purchased) | 10,000 kWh/year |
Natural gas amount (purchased) | 5,000 kWh/year |
Annual renewable energy generated | 15,000 kWh/year |
Envelope and Mechanicals
Subslab assembly |
concrete |
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Above grade wall assembly |
2x4 walls with fiberglass insulation, approx R12 |