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Exploring Passive House Design 

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Watch to learn how passive home designs can use up to 90% less energy than the average home.

Exploring Passive House Design – 90% Energy Savings!

What if I told you that it’s possible to build a house that uses up to 90% less energy than your current house? And combining that with solar panels you could heat, cool, and even charge an EV for just a few hundred dollars a year? Let’s take a closer look and explore Passive Houses.

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ACEEE: SmarterHouse Guide to Home Energy Efficiency

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