The architectural concept for the new home was simple: open, flexible, efficient (almost Zero Net Energy), and for an economical budget - not everyone can manage to build affordable net zero energy homes until recently.
We were able to keep the cutting edge bleeding to a minimum, and we transformed a wasteful energy consumer into a positive energy producer, a suburban clean energy power plant, on a modest budget. In addition to the dramatic energy savings, we zeroed out our homes carbon footprint...
A Zero Energy Home is designed with the potential to produce as much clean energy as it consumes in a year, which also zeroes its energy-related carbon impact on the environment.*
All delivered under the framework of Octopus Energys Zero Bills standard. This isnt about overpromising or relying on ideal conditions. These homes are engineered, modelled and performance-backed to meet strict energy generation and efficiency criteria.
Members of our new family of Positive NRG Homes, the Seattle Prime plans are examples of how we can either dress up or strip down a true-net-zero-energy home to fit the needs and budget of our customer. The 1,955 square foot Seattle Prime ++ 1915 plan, on this page...
As we can see from the illustration, Zero Energy Home Budget has many fascinating aspects to explore.
A net zero home generates as much energy as it uses, thanks to smart and efficient building design alongside solar and geothermal-sourced energy.GIO has different levels of cover to consider that may suit your needs and budget. Explore GIO Home Building Insurance.
