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Feasibility of Achieving a Zero-Net-Energy, Zero-Net-Cost Homes

Publication Type

Report

Authors

Al-Beaini, Sara, Sam Borgeson, Brian E Coffey, David Gregory, Kyle S Konis, Corinne D Scown, Jelena Simjanovic, John Stanley, Bret Strogen, Iain S Walker

Year of Publication

2009

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Building & Industrial Energy Systems Division, Whole Building Systems Department, Residential Building Systems

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Life Cycle Assessment & Technoeconomic Modeling, Building & Industrial Energy Systems Division, BTUS Indoor Air Quality

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