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Net Zero Housing | @edcmagazine
over 9 years ago

Net Zero Housing | @edcmagazine

The Paisano Green Community is the first net zero, fossil fuels free, LEED Platinum senior housing community in the U.S. Its 73 units are redefining affordable housing. The income-qualified residents pay minimal energy bills made possible by highly efficient buildings and the deployment of a large photovoltaic array and two wind turbines. The project is solely powered by the sun and the wind and has one of the lowest carbon footprints in the country. It was funded in part by a grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which came with strict Buy American, UFAS, and Enterprise Green Community guidelines. The design focuses on sustainability and quality of life for senior and disabled residents while delivering a livable community in a challenging urban environment.

Read more here - http://www.edcmag.com/articles/95027-net-zero-living-and-climate

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