Comments on: Zero Energy Homes in California Could be Mandatory by 2020

By: Mel@Pelican Bay real estate

Mel@Pelican Bay real estate — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:07:17 +0000

Terrific, I think many people are voluntarily taking this route although not entirely taking their electricity bills to zero but still doing it to save their costs and also help the environment. I think that’s a fantastic idea if each and every house starts to power themselves up, I am sure the costs will come down and there will be ways for everyone to afford the system.

By: Ruby Fortune

Ruby Fortune — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:19:26 +0000

That goal will be hard to achieve in such a relatively short period but there are other places in Europe where many new houses are built in the "passive" style.

By: TaxForum

TaxForum — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:35:36 +0000

It's a lofty goal which CA residents will surely voted against once they realize that all this bill does is jack up the new home prices. Forget about government rebates. CA is broker and so is the fed. More rebates simply means higher taxes. TaxForums last blog post.."Caring for Our Parents": My New Book on Long-Term Care

By: Thomas

Thomas — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:25:00 +0000

It is really interesting to see from outside the US that suddenly Saving Energy becomes a topic in the States as well. Thomass last blog post..5 Online Crash Courses For New Web Product Managers

By: Mike Taylor@Indianapolis Real Estate

Mike Taylor@Indianapolis Real Estate — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:42:33 +0000

I don’t if the government needs to get involved or the free market can figure it out by themselves, I just know building green homes is a good thing. We always hear about how much cars contribute to global warming etc., but the housing sector accounts for an astounding percentage of the problem and gets way less attention.

By: Marcin@Go Get It

Marcin@Go Get It — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:00:15 +0000

I can’t see it to work without state or federal rebates, it will be to expensive for average person. But if they give some sort of rebates it will be great for the enviroment.

By: JaysonNHS

JaysonNHS — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:03:01 +0000

@Dandruff Danny – that’s a good point and California home builders have been doing a good job moving that way on their own.

@Joe – It seems like California has lead the way for some time. Hopefully, they continue to do so in the future.

@Brennan – Yeah something too soon may end up hurting things too much. You never know, in 2020 we may have a few new technologies that would make building zero energy homes easier and cheaper.

By: Brennan @ Clean Tech

Brennan @ Clean Tech — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:06:38 +0000

I think it is a good goal for 2020. I think any sooner would just become a burden and would not be possible but with some work 2020 is achievable. By then technology will be cheap and effective enough for the average person. Right now it takes a pretty good investment but in the end you come out on top plus it is nice being self-sufficient. Brennans last blog post..Highest and Lowest Energy Costs by State

By: Joe Loomer

Joe Loomer — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:48:12 +0000

When I heard Gary Keller tell us at Keller Williams Family Reunion that the future of real estate is the Green sector, I took note. California seems to be leading the nation in reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and reducing our carbon footprint on the world. Joe Loomers last blog post..Future Home of the Next Tiger!

By: Dandruff Danny

Dandruff Danny — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:47:02 +0000

If it’s true that these homes will save the owners $54,000 then why does California even need this bill? Let the market do its job, people!