Energy-plus-house
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An energy-plus-house produces more energy from renewable energy sources, over the course of a year, than it imports from external sources. This is achieved using a combination of microgeneration technology and low-energy building techniques, such as: passive solar building design, insulation and careful site selection and placement. A reduction of modern conveniences can also contribute to energy savings, however many energy-plus houses are almost indistinguishable from a traditional home, preferring instead to use highly energy-efficient appliances, fixtures, etc., throughout the house.
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- PlusEnergy
- Low energy building
- Zero energy building
- Autonomous building
- Passive house
- Passive solar building design
- List of energy topics
- List of environment topics
- Alternative fuel
- Fossil fuels
- Future energy development
- Hubbert peak theory
- Heliotrope_(building)
[edit] External links
- PlusEnergy Solar Settlement in Freiburg Germany
- GEMINI inhabited solar power plant turnable house in Weiz Styria Austria
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