Zero Energy House! Tour of Bellevue’s Own Zero Energy Idea House

Whether it’s to save money, cut our dependence on foreign oil, or slow the effects of global warming, homeowners are increasingly interested in energy efficiency. The 1,630-square-foot, two-bedroom Zero Energy Idea House located on West Lake Sammamish Parkway in Bellevue, is designed to show that smart choices can result in a home that minimizes energy use while maximizing comfort and style.The term “zero energy” doesn’t mean a house uses no energy – it means the house combines on-site power generation with efficiency measures so that it moves towards energy independence. In the case of the Zero Energy Idea House, most of the home’s electrical needs will be met by rooftop solar panels, and the home’s domestic hot water will also be heated by the sun.

We hope you will join us for this tour of the Zero Energy Idea House, and see first hand how energy efficiency features are combined with water conservation features, and low impact site development to make this one of the regions premier green building projects.

ELUG will be meeting at the GLY Main Office at 7:30 AM and carpool to the Zero Energy House. Please RSVP to elug@gly.com