U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Solar Energy Technologies Program – News

Zero-Energy Homes

February 20, 2004

According to a report by the Florida Solar Energy Center, "Field Evaluation of Efficient Building Technology with Photovoltaic Power Production in New Florida Residential Housing", ... "energy efficient housing incorporating utility integrated PV power can reduce total electrical consumption by 70 percent or more over traditional housing". See the story in Power Engineering.