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What I Learned After 1 Year in My Net Zero House. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code UNDECIDED at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: incogni.com/undecided I built my forever home with the goal of reaching net zero energy status. I wanted my home designed so that I produce as much energy as I use over the course of a year. To get there, I incorporated a bunch into my plans, like solar panels, home batteries, a geothermal heat pump, airtight house construction, and much more. It’s been a full year since I moved in. There've been a lot of successes as I’ve worked toward my net zero energy goal, a lot of learning … and some hiccups and setbacks too. So, what should you look out for and what strategies should you try? And… was all of my effort really worth it in the end?
Watch The Genius of Hot Water Heat Pumps youtu.be/abGiNL9IT54?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7HT9O73K9oYUe19eS-wjxX
Net Zero Home Playlist:
Is a Geothermal Heat Pump Worth It? My Net Zero Home youtu.be/onmLrUh2cHU?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7FwYRnWkpCSkAeFOzrgh5h
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Video script and citations:
https://undecided.tech/what-i-learned-after-1-year-in-my-net-zero-house/
Get my achieve energy security with solar guide:
undecided.link/solar-guide
Follow-up podcast:
Video version - youtube.com/channel/UC4-aWB84Bupf5hxGqrwYqLA
Audio version - undecided.link/stilltbd-podcast
Join the Undecided Discord server:
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👋 Support Undecided on Patreon!
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⚙️ Gear & Products I Like
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Visit my Energysage Portal (US):
Research solar panels, heat pumps, and more to get quotes for free!
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EnergyPal's free personalized quotes:
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Some music provided by Epidemic Sound
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:49 - Brief Recap
02:01 - The Challenges
04:32 - High Level Results
10:09 - Energy Use Breakdown
14:30 - What Would I Have Done Differently?
14:59 - What Would I Recommend?
What I Learned After 1 Year in My Net Zero House. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code UNDECIDED at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: incogni.com/undecided I built my forever home with the goal of reaching net zero energy status. I wanted my home designed so that I produce as much energy as I use over the course of a year. To get there, I incorporated a bunch into my plans, like solar panels, home batteries, a geothermal heat pump, airtight house construction, and much more. It’s been a full year since I moved in. There've been a lot of successes as I’ve worked toward my net zero energy goal, a lot of learning … and some hiccups and setbacks too. So, what should you look out for and what strategies should you try? And… was all of my effort really worth it in the end?
Watch The Genius of Hot Water Heat Pumps youtu.be/abGiNL9IT54?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7HT9O73K9oYUe19eS-wjxX
Net Zero Home Playlist:
Is a Geothermal Heat Pump Worth It? My Net Zero Home youtu.be/onmLrUh2cHU?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7FwYRnWkpCSkAeFOzrgh5h
Lutron Smart Serna Shades:
serenashadescom.sjv.io/c/7219674/3184838/39780
Video script and citations:
https://undecided.tech/what-i-learned-after-1-year-in-my-net-zero-house/
Get my achieve energy security with solar guide:
undecided.link/solar-guide
Follow-up podcast:
Video version - youtube.com/channel/UC4-aWB84Bupf5hxGqrwYqLA
Audio version - undecided.link/stilltbd-podcast
Join the Undecided Discord server:
undecided.link/discord
👋 Support Undecided on Patreon!
patreon.com/mattferrell
⚙️ Gear & Products I Like
https://undecided.tech/shop/
Visit my Energysage Portal (US):
Research solar panels, heat pumps, and more to get quotes for free!
undecided.link/energysage
For a curated solar buying experience (Canada)
EnergyPal's free personalized quotes:
undecided.link/energypal
👉 Follow Me
Mastodon
https://mastodon.social/@mattferrell
Mastodon
https://mastodon.social/@mattferrell
instagram.com/undecidedtech
Website
https://undecided.tech
Some music provided by Epidemic Sound
undecided.link/epidemic
I may earn a small commission for my endorsement or recommendation to products or services linked above, but I wouldn't put them here if I didn't like them. Your purchase helps support the channel and the videos I produce. Thank you.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:49 - Brief Recap
02:01 - The Challenges
04:32 - High Level Results
10:09 - Energy Use Breakdown
14:30 - What Would I Have Done Differently?
14:59 - What Would I Recommend?
