NET ZERO
EcoSmart builds NetZero Ready Homes that are built to a superior energy efficiency standard than the current building code. Building standards are always improving, and EcoSmart is proudly an industry leader in NetZero construction & lean design.
Utilizing a 10” double-wall system, triple glazed windows, tight envelope with reduced air leakage and high efficiency equipment we are able to significantly reduce a homeowners energy use and provide a more comfortable & enjoyable living space. This lower energy use enables the home owner to add enough PV panels on the roof and garage to produce as much energy as the home will consume.
The cost of the high performance design is offset by the reductions in the cost of PV panels to achieve a NetZero energy balance over a calendar year. Overall the approximately $20k premium for 10kw of panels is returned to the home owner in less than 10 years.
“The balance of when the amount of energy used is equivalent to the amount of energy created.”
Why NET ZERO?
Is a NetZero Home Economically viable?
The key to building an economically viable NetZero home is to minimize the energy use to lower the cost of PV panels. This is achieved by building an air tight home with high levels of insulation and the selection of energy efficient systems. EcoSmart has learned how to build economical high performance homes enabling us to compete with other builders.
Why not add the PV panels now?
Not all home owners are able to afford the approximately $25k of PV panels required to take a 1550 sq.ft. EcoSmart home to NetZero energy use. When the home owner is ready, the Return on Investment will be approximately 10% and will be paid back in 10 years.
An EcoSmart Home is designed to be able to produce as much energy as it consumes by adding PV panels on the roof. The PV panels are connected to the power grid so that when the home needs or produces more power than it needs, it can transfer that energy through a meter that manages the energy balance. There is an App that you can install on your phone to monitor energy production.
How is an EcoSmart Home Net Zero Ready?
