“It is the first “net-zero” single-family home development in the US, meaning residents produce more energy from solar panels than they need, with the excess energy either being stored or sold back to the grid – in a state where most electricity is generated by burning natural gas, a planet-warming fossil fuel.”
“They also boast some of the most sustainable, energy-efficient and hurricane-proof homes in the country: The streets surrounding the homes are intentionally designed to flood so houses don’t.
Power and internet lines are buried to avoid wind damage. The sturdy concrete walls, hurricane-proof windows and doors are fortified with a layer of foam insulation, providing extra safety against the most violent storms.”
The fact that we can build better neighborhoods/homes to withstand the weather but don’t boggles the mind
What are the prices to own these homes? Will a low income family be able to afford these?
The answer is no. These are for the rich, because the way they do this makes it too expensive for the everyday person.
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“It is the first “net-zero” single-family home development in the US, meaning residents produce more energy from solar panels than they need, with the excess energy either being stored or sold back to the grid – in a state where most electricity is generated by burning natural gas, a planet-warming fossil fuel.”
“They also boast some of the most sustainable, energy-efficient and hurricane-proof homes in the country: The streets surrounding the homes are intentionally designed to flood so houses don’t.
Power and internet lines are buried to avoid wind damage. The sturdy concrete walls, hurricane-proof windows and doors are fortified with a layer of foam insulation, providing extra safety against the most violent storms.”
The fact that we can build better neighborhoods/homes to withstand the weather but don’t boggles the mind
What are the prices to own these homes? Will a low income family be able to afford these?
The answer is no. These are for the rich, because the way they do this makes it too expensive for the everyday person.
At the low end those homes are going for 1.5 mil