What is a Zero Energy Ready Home?

It is a high-performance home so energy efficient, all or most annual energy consumption can be offset with renewable energy. In other words, it is the Home of the Future.

Since 2008, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Builders Challenge program has recognized hundreds of leading builders for their achievements in energy efficiency—resulting in over 14,000 energy efficient homes and millions of dollars in energy savings. The DOE Zero Energy Ready Home—formerly DOE Challenge Home—represents a whole new level of home performance, with rigorous requirements that ensure outstanding levels of energy savings, comfort, health, and durability. 


A DOE ZERO ENERGY READY HOME LIVES BETTER, WORKS BETTER, AND LASTS BETTER!

Source: ​http://energy.gov/eere/buildings/zero-energy-ready-home