#80 - We Built a Net Zero Fossil Fuel Free Home with Solar Panels

04/11/2019 34 min
#80 - We Built a Net Zero Fossil Fuel Free Home with Solar Panels

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Episode Synopsis

The Conscious Builder recently completed a Net Zero Fossil Fuel Free custom home in Ottawa, Ontario. Casey discusses the project and interviews some of the professionals involved including designer Lynne Lafontaine who addressed some design flaws on the original plans, lead carpenter Darcy Lott talks about his biggest regret, energy advisor Stephen Magneron takes us through the blower door test,  solar installer Mike Gauthier, talks about the costs and the homes current performance and director of Net Zero Housing for the Canadian Home Builders Association, Sonja Winkelmann gets us excited about some future financing options. This is a must listen for anyone considering building a high performance home or a custom home in general, or wants to stay up to date in the industry.    Guests in order of Appearance Lynne Lafontaine  Designer - Designfaze Darcy Lott Lead Carpenter - The Conscious Builder Stephen Magneron  Energy Advisor - Homesol Building Solutions  Mikael-Pierre Gauthier Owner - Exconstruction - Solar Installer  Sonja Winkelmann Director - Net Zero Housing     

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