Net Zero Energy home and certified Passive House with owner built Solar domestic hot water system and 10KW PV system
Property
- Owner:
- Paul & Diane Honig
- Type:
- Residential
- Address:
- 71 Town Line Road, Harwinton, CT 06057
- Size:
- 3,000 sq ft
- Designations:
- Passive house
- Zero net energy
- Event Participation:
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host
Technology
- Type:
- Energy Efficiency
- Installed:
- October 2012
Professionals & Suppliers
- Installers:
- Aegis Solar Energy
- Architects:
- Wolfworks Inc.
- Builders:
- Wolfworks Inc.
- Energy Auditors:
- Home Energy Technologies
What You Need to Know
Description:
This home is the first Certified Passive House in CT and was the winner of the 2012 CT Zero Energy Challenge. It features a 10KW PV system and an owner built Solar Thermal system for domestic hot water.
Other Benefits:
Exceptional health, comfort, durability, and energy efficiency. This home is Zero Net Positive, that is, it produces more energy than it uses on an annual basis.
Maintenance Requirements:
Simple systems, easily maintained. The efficient envelope does the work.
Open House Info:
Open House hours are 10AM - 2PM. For GPS location use "Town Line Rd. New Hartford, CT" - otherwise you will be led astray!
Links:
Future Friendly Homes Blog (Wolfworks)
Our CT Passive House (owners blog)
2012 CT Zero Energy Challenge: Project Info Page
Great Video of Project produced by CT Zero Energy Challenge
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