Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Affordable net zero!
Part 2 - Take a tour of Avalon's amazing net zero townhomes in Calgary, Alberta that are so affordable their pitch is Net Zero for Zero Extra Dollars.
Chris Williams and Avalon Master Builder have spent almost 20 years perfecting the most cost effective formula for building affordable net zero homes.
Chris takes us on a tour to share the top five key features of their Zen Livingston net zero homes in Calgary, Alberta.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
00:17 - Innovations that led to net zero
01:10 - Net Zero Tour begins
01:52 - Walking tour begins here
02:25 - Controls for heating and fresh air
03:14 - Heat pump water heater
03:37 - Air source heat pump
04:05 - Heat recovery ventilator
04:42 - Air source heat pump outside unit
05:18 - Walls and windows very important
06:46 - Info graphic - walls and blanket of insulation
06:59 - Below grade walls R30
07:26 - Climate resilience - Fending off hail and wind
08:16 - Heating options trending towards heat pumps
08:40 - Net Zero for Zero Extra Dollars explained
10:18 - CHBA Net Zero Home Labelling
10:30 - Green mortgages and savings available
11:16 - Conclusion - awareness of net zero benefits growing

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🟢 BLOG: greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/439-an-insiders-tour-of-an-avalon-affordable-net-zero-ready-townhome
🟢 VIDEO Part 1: youtu.be/e4WmO_QMHKs
🟢 CKUA Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/3xX21VFdfk4nKXZf1kODOw?si=ab19c5ea74774baf
🟢 Chasing Net Zero Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLBLbJXjojqZ-c_voZoMqSbQqlqP7Oel7