| What exactly is a net zero energy building and | | | | also. As technology continues to research this, |
| are we doing something about them in the | | | | more and more alternatives are becoming |
| desert? First, according to Wikipedia, a net zero | | | | available from solar to geo-thermal and much |
| energy building is one with zero net energy | | | | more, including new building materials that insulate |
| consumption and zero carbon emissions annually. | | | | better and use less non-renewable building |
| It is independent of the energy grid supply since | | | | materials. |
| energy is produced at the site of the building. This | | | | New geothermal air conditioning and heating |
| doesn't mean you won't have an air conditioner | | | | technology can save you 30% to 60% on your |
| AZ, it will just have to be different than the | | | | cooling/heating bills by retrofitting your existing A |
| standard air conditioning units most people have. | | | | C and heating equipment. Your application may |
| There are a variety of options available today for | | | | qualify for rebates or government tax credits |
| using alternative energy sources for heating and | | | | through The 2009 Economic Stimulus Package. |
| cooling your home. For instance, in Scottsdale, air | | | | Check out the various opportunities with you local |
| conditioning may get its power supply from the | | | | air conditioning company. Also, among other |
| sun. Blu eQ utilizes your home's pool, spa or pond | | | | technologies being used in Phoenix, water heaters |
| to improve the efficiency of running your home's | | | | can cut down on the cost of keeping water |
| heating and cooling systems. There are places | | | | heated all the time. |
| where geothermal energy can be used efficiently | | | | |