Since then, they have retrofitted their home to be zero net energy (ZNE). It is very energy efficient and produces energy from both solar photovoltaic and solar thermal systems. Not only is the aptly named Sweet Home all-electric and ZNE, but it exclusively uses recycled and sustainable materials and irrigates the landscape through a grey water system that uses their shower and laundry water.
The homeowners run a company, emeraldECO, that specializes in working with homeowners who want to retrofit their homes to be all-electric. Their home proves that they “walk their talk!”