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Exploring Passive House Design – 90% Energy Savings!
Overview
Watch to learn about passive houses that use up to 90% less energy than the average home.
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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