ZeroHouse 2.0 – KB Home’s First Net-Zero Production Home Opened in California

It’s been said that the dream house does not exist, just like any other ideal, but after moving into one of KB Home’s ZeroHouse 2.0, you’ll beg to differ. Fresh on the market, one such home will leave as much as $250 in your pocket from the monthly bills budget.

To make the public aware of this, the national homebuilder and Lake Forest Mayor Peter Herzog hosted a special event in Whistler Ridge, California on December 16th.

Now that we’re sure to have sparked your interest, let us fill you in on what makes ZeroHouse 2.0 so great: it has the U.S. EPA’s Energy Star qualification, meaning a 1.8 kWp solar power system, as well as some more energy-efficient features and an optional 6.75 kWp solar power system. Other features include increased insulation, upgraded HVAC systems and dual-pane, low-e windows. The owners can eventually look into insulated blinds to compliment the dual-pane, low-e windows and keep heat in/out of the home.

This translates into a close to $0 electricity bill every now and then and an overall 40% cut if compared to a house presenting California’s Title 24 standards. It all depends on the owners’ willingness to bring in or leave out the energy efficiency options on or behind the construction walls.

The ZeroHouse 2.0 is part of the wave of houses built by KB Home this fall in California. Inhabitants of Orange County and those from Southern California can now enjoy a model house like this as a guarantee of solid, smart and “green” construction. For anyone ready to take his standard of living to a whole new level, feel free to contact 888-KB-HOMES or visit kbhome.com.

[via BusinessWire]

One thought on “ZeroHouse 2.0 – KB Home’s First Net-Zero Production Home Opened in California

  1. Everyone should run from KB Home as their homes in my opinion are absolute garbage. The homebuilder is starting to get a lot of bad press in Florida and the story is about to go national. Homes have water intrusion and mold and they are crumbling after being just a few years old. So far there have been over 12 communities that have come forward.

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