Net Zero Energy Homes

A Home That Makes as Much Energy as It Uses

The basic principle of net zero energy homes is that they produce as much energy as they consume over the course of a year. There are two steps in achieving net zero energy: The structure must have at least one way to generate renewable energy (solar panels are the most common), and the building must be extremely efficient so that it consumes as little energy as possible.

In the United States, electricity production is the largest contributor to climate change, creating 31% of our total greenhouse gas emission. Residential and commercial buildings consume 41% of all the energy America produces. By creating net zero energy homes and businesses, we are making a big difference in the fight against climate change.

Birdsmouth designed Going Street Commons, eleven Zero Energy homes in Portland’s Cully neighborhood, and we design and build net zero homes for clients across the Greater Portland Area.