Zero-Energy Homes
From Wired via Buzzflash, a story about California homes (lots of them) that through a combination of energy-efficiency and solar production, produce as much energy as they consume.
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I think that this idea is an incredible idea. If you want to learn more, check out US DOE’s Zero Energy Homes. Thanks for the link to the story!