San Antonio's first "net-zero" home is being constructed in far north Bexar County on two acres, at a cost of $1.3 million. Net-zero means that the home will use no more energy than it feeds back into the local power grid when complete. The builder estimates the monthly utility bill will be about $50, which will mostly be to cover the gas and garbage pick-up.
The only visible signs that this home is different from others in the subdivision are the blue solar panels in the backyard, along with the 30,000 gallon tank that is part of the rainwater harvesting system, which funnels rainwater into underground pipes and then stores it in the tanks. The water is then filtered before flowing indoors.
For more information on this unique San Antonio property, see the article in the
San Antonio Express News by Karisa King, along with photos by Edward Ornelas.
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