DOE Tour of Zero: The Double ZeroHouse by KB Home

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KB Home earned a U.S. DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certification on this highly efficient home they call the “Double ZeroHouse” because it is a net zero energy home producing as much energy as it uses in a year and because the home uses zero fresh water for irrigation with an onsite greywater recycling system.
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Professionally installed high-performance windows let in daylight but keep out heat, and advanced solid-state lighting technology is used in 100% of the fixtures.
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High-efficiency appliances including an ENERGY STAR refrigerator and a water-recycling dishwasher to conserve energy and water. Other water-saving features include WaterSense-rated plumbing fixtures, a motion-sensing kitchen faucet, real-time metering of water usage, and recycling of shower water for irrigation.
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A professionally installed fresh air system brings fresh filtered air into the home while continually exhausting stale air. Low- and no-VOC paints and finishes also contribute to the EPA Indoor airPLUS certification.
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"Over a 30-year mortgage … this home can save you enough money to put your children through college."

DOE Tour of Zero: Double ZeroHouse by KB Home infographic: Los Angeles, CA; kbhome.com. 2,537 square feet, HERS score 0, $50 average monthly energy bill, $2,700 annual savings, $115,000 saved in the first 30 years.
Key features list: High-performance insulation system for enhanced quiet and comfort, comprehensive draft protection, fresh air system for cleaner indoor air, high-efficiency comfort system, energy-efficient appliances and advanced lighting technology for

"This home, through its energy- and water-saving features, can save the homeowner about $4,300 a year. Over a 30-year mortgage … this home can save you enough money to put your children through college."

– Tom DiPrima, executive vice-president of KB Home

"You have a house that produces more energy than it uses."

– Rex Parris, mayor of Lancaster, California

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