First zero-net vitality houses to be inbuilt Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Lubbock Habitat for Humanity and Atmos Power are teaming as much as construct the primary zero-net vitality houses in Lubbock.

A ZNE residence produces as a lot vitality because it makes use of, in accordance with Atmos Power officers. These environment-friendly homes will probably be carbon-neutral, producing much less inexperienced home fuel emissions typically.

A fundamental purpose of the challenge is to supply decrease utility payments for many who reside within the reasonably priced housing Habitat for Humanity builds.

Atmos will probably be internet hosting a “Lunch and Study” occasion on July 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Atmos Power workplace at 6606 66th St. in Lubbock.

The occasion will assist educate subcontractors what constructing a ZNE residence requires. The occasion can even tackle Lubbock Habitat for Humanity and Atmos Power’s ZNE objectives.

The houses are required to be a particular Power Star score. Power Star licensed buildings save vitality and cash and produce fewer greenhouse gases than typical buildings. To be licensed as Power Star, a constructing should meet strict requirements set by the Setting Safety Company.

Two native HVAC firms have gotten Power Star licensed to work on the ZNE houses.

The houses will probably be constructed on the 2022 Blitz Construct.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Atmos to strive one thing progressive and groundbreaking which might really assist our householders. The three Blitz homes we hope to construct in twelve days may have photo voltaic panels, tankless water heaters, and plenty of different options which Atmos is offering,” Christy Reeves, the manager director for Lubbock Habitat for Humanity, mentioned in a launch.

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