297. Passive House - Anatomy of an amazing net-zero cold climate passive house

Published: Sept. 29, 2021, 9:30 p.m.

This net-zero passive house requires 80-90% less energy to heat, has no furnace, and will provide all of its own energy on a net annual basis. This cleverly designed home can withstand the northern climate of Calgary, Alberta, Canada where temperatures can get down to almost -40 Celsius in the winter. It uses a special heat pump water heater to provide hot water for both suites and to provide supplementary heat in the winter. \nCKUA Radio Green Energy Futures Podcast - Learn more at https://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/stunning-net-zero-passive-house-good-to-40-with-no-furnace