EPISODE · Sep 29, 2021 · 3 MIN
297. Passive House - Anatomy of an amazing net-zero cold climate passive house
from Green Energy Futures · host David Dodge
This net-zero passive house requires 80-90% less energy to heat, has no furnace, and will provide all of its own energy on a net annual basis. This cleverly designed home can withstand the northern climate of Calgary, Alberta, Canada where temperatures can get down to almost -40 Celsius in the winter. It uses a special heat pump water heater to provide hot water for both suites and to provide supplementary heat in the winter. CKUA Radio Green Energy Futures Podcast - Learn more at https://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/stunning-net-zero-passive-house-good-to-40-with-no-furnace
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This net-zero passive house requires 80-90% less energy to heat, has no furnace, and will provide all of its own energy on a net annual basis. This cleverly designed home can withstand the northern climate of Calgary, Alberta, Canada where temperatures can get down to almost -40 Celsius in the winter. It uses a special heat pump water heater to provide hot water for both suites and to provide supplementary heat in the winter. CKUA Radio Green Energy Futures Podcast - Learn more at https://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/stunning-net-zero-passive-house-good-to-40-with-no-furnace
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297. Passive House - Anatomy of an amazing net-zero cold climate passive house
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