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Introduction to Zero Energy Housing

Zero Energy Housing integrates various technologies, appliances, and design features to achieve net-zero energy consumption. The concept has been evolving since the mid-1990s and utilizes innovations such as solar cells, energy-efficient HVAC systems, Energy Star products, and more. It significantly reduces dependency on utility-supplied power; for instance, a study showed a 72% decrease in air conditioning power use and 93% less utility power reliance. Initially costly, it leads to savings in energy bills, particularly in initiatives like Canada's net zero energy healthy housing, introduced in 2005.

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Introduction to Zero Energy Housing

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  1. Introduction to Zero Energy Housing • A collaboration of different technologies, appliances, and features used to create a net zero energy use What is it?

  2. How does it do this? • With appliances like • Solar cells • High efficiency air conditioners and lighting • Energy Star products • Solar water heaters • Special tinted windows • Bigger roof overhangs

  3. How long has the concept been around for? • Since the mid-to-late 1990s • As technology improves, so will the entire design of Zero Energy Housing

  4. FSEC Experiment Results • On the hottest day in June • 72% less power from air conditioning • 93% reduction in required amount of utility supplied power • PV cells provided 85% of power required

  5. Variations • Zero Energy Housing varies from area to area Cost • Zero Energy Housing is more expensive initially but makes up for it in the monthly energy bills

  6. Zero Energy Housing and Canada • Canadian net zero energy healthy housing initiative introduced in 2005

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