1、Building Net Zero Homes with Home Management SystemsIN PARTNERSHIP WITH:1|Parks AssociatesIntroductionAccording to the US Department of Energy,approximately 130 million residential and commercial buildings consume 39%of the nations energy and 74%of the electricity.This energy usage significantly con

2、tributes to peak demand in certain regions during high-demand seasons.These buildings are responsible for about 35%of the countrys carbon emissions.These emissions stem from direct sources,such as heating homes and offices with fossil fuels,and indirect sources,like power plants generating electrici

3、ty for these buildings.Parks Associates research shows consumers continue to be a magnet to new technology.Now,the average internet household has more than 16 connected devices,and 30%have an adult who works from home at least once a week.In addition,16%of households own a smart thermostat,and many

4、are looking to reduce their energy consumption.According to the US Energy Information Administration,15%of household energy is from lighting,and a third of the electricity used is from the heating/cooling systems in the home.Advanced technologies in homes enable the ability to control energy usage a

5、nd reduce energy consumption.Enter the ZNE home:A ZNE home,also referred to as a Zero Energy Building or a Zero Energy Ready Home,is a home that consumes no more energy than it produces in a year.To achieve this,ZNE homes are extremely efficient,leveraging cutting-edge building materials and methods

6、,smart thermostats,and energy-efficient appliances to keep the homes energy consumption as low as possible without seriously inconveniencing the homeowner.ZNE homes also produce their own energy from renewable sources.In the most common scenario,photo voltaic(PV)solar panels capture energy from the