A zero-energy building is one that produces as much energy as it consumes, making it a net-zero energy property and eliminating energy bills for its owners. Although zero-energy homes and buildings are quite rare today, increasing concerns about energy waste have set the stage for a growing market. The Pike Research report predicts huge reductions in the cost of technologies required to make zero energy buildings possible, such as energy efficient lighting and HVAC systems, improved insulation and solar panels...

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