Energy-plus-house

Energy-plus-houses at Freiburg-Vauban in Germany
Prototype in Germany

An energy-plus house (also called: Plus-Energy House, Efficiency-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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Wikibooks has a book on the topic of: How to reduce transportation fuel costs
Wikibooks has a book on the topic of: How to reduce home energy usage

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