Integrating net-zero energy and high-performance green building technologies into contemporary housing in a cold climate
By: Martin Yoklic, Mark Knaebe, Karen Martinson
Contributors: Knaebe, Mark; Martinson, Karen L.; Forest Products Laboratory (U.S.)
Series: General technical report FPL -- GTR-193; General technical report FPL -- 193.
Publisher: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Madison, Wis
Language: eng
Number of pages: 13
Subjects: Ecological houses; Design and construction
Description: The objectives of this research project are (1) to show how the sustainable resources of forest biomass, solar energy, harvested rainwater, and small-diameter logs can be integrated to a system that provides most or all of the energy and water needs of a typical cold climate residential household, and (2) to effectively interpret the results and convey the sustainable potential to the public. This project validates that (1) the combination of the BioMax® wood-pellet energy system (5 kW peak) with grid interconnected solar energy via photovoltaics (4 kW) can provide the majority of the power needs for a residential unit in a cold climate; (2) rainwater can be stored in a 2,500-gallon cistern and reliably filtered and disinfected for potable use; (3) systems to product and save energy and water are safe and reliable; and (4) these technologies are available and work well in cold climates similar to the project's location in Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
Notes: Cover title.

"August, 2010"--P. [2] of cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 12-13).

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