http://www.EcoPlusHome.com is an experimental house powered using alternative energy generation technologies. The house will be equipped with a geothermal heat pump, a solar thermal system and a photovoltaic system, which will all operate together to create a net zero house. The solar thermal system will generate heat for the hot water, which it will draw from free solar radiation. The geothermal heat pump will draw warmer air from the ground and the photovoltaic system will generate CO2-free electricity to power the house.
In today's video Bryan shows the EcoPlusHome being put together on site. The EcoPlusHome is a prefabricated new home construction built by Maple Leaf Homes in Fredericton NEw Brunswick. The EcoPlusHome arrived in four sections and had to be put together and placed on the foundation by a crane.
Bryan and his family will live in the house for a 12 month period as a living example showcasing their experiences on their blog at http://www.EcoPlusHome.com/blog using written content as well as video. The goal of the project is to see whether or not a normal everyday family can live self sustained for a year using alternative energy generation technologies to power their home. "We aim to show people that using alternative energy generation technologies like geothermal, solar thermal and photovoltaic is not some futuristic way to reduce or eliminate your power bill. This alternative energy generation technology is not only available but it's affordable for the average North American.
