Net-zero energy homes have arrived — and are shaking up the US housing market

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Starting in 2020, new homes built in California will include solar panels, a big step toward a future housing market that produces as much energy as it consumes. California will add as many as 100,000 homes every year designed to be net zero energy.

 

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Solar is incredibly inefficient and will reduce but not zero out energy usage. Even combined with wind. Without total sun exposure no matter the time of year there will be the need for external energy sources. This comes from a solar owner.

What about the batteries? Replacement, disposal, volatility and high demand on rare earths raising prices? California is high demand they will still need plenty of backup. 3 kinds of power: Base, Instant on Demand and intermittent (Wind and Solar). Put away the bass drum.

Houses like this exist in Europe for 30 years now. Welcome in the 21st century America. 'Superpower' says what?!

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