Market Friday Goes Net Zero

dswigle (70)in #marketfriday • 5 years ago (edited)

Today is #MarketFriday initiated by @dswigle (Denise, that's me!!) I hope you will join me as we share different markets across the globe. I find it one of my greatest pleasures on the platform, mixing our cultures and our lives. Share in the experience of enjoying markets from around the world and different cultures.

For a while now, I have been contemplating building a net-zero house for my forever home. For reference, while beautiful, my shore house is not even close to a net-zero house. Far from it. But, you know how they are about thumbnails around here. So, yeah, a bit of clickbait to start your day. Back to net-zero... Are you familiar with the term? A “Net-Zero” house is a structure that is built to utilize an annual average (net) of no outside energy consumption. This is accomplished by designing and building it so efficiently that it needs very little energy to operate… AND you must also have some form of energy production. Normally, energy production is via solar panels. The solar panels don’t have to cover all the operating energy needs of the home during the entire year. By having a very low energy consumption, combined with a grid-tied solar system (power will come into the house at times when your demand exceeds your solar output and power will go back onto the grid when you are producing more electricity than you need), you give as much as you take from the grid.

Personally, solar is the best method for me as we don't have dependable strong winds or swift running water to harness it as a reliable source of energy.

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This is the way that will work for me and is only basically what net-zero is.

One of the ways to farm energy is to capture hydroelectric power from swift running water via a watermill. Wind can also be harnessed in a similar fashion. On a different note, thermal energy from animals can be used. Historically, it has been captured by housing livestock in a house built with a barn on the bottom and the living quarters on top. Typically, they are called housebarns. In the US, these were more prevalent in areas that were settled by German immigrants and there are only twelve historic ones remaining, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This has long been a method of heating in European countries

source The Winsen Museum Farm is an open-air museum in Winsen in the north German state of Lower Saxony. It was started in 1982 and comprises a typical farmyard from the southern Lüneburg Heath around which other buildings, characteristic of the region, are grouped.

People discovered that the body heat of their animals does much to keep their living space warm.

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Are you ready? Lace-up those hiking boots and let's go check out the piece of property. It looks promising on paper, but, until I can see it myself, I don't want to get too hopeful. Let's go!!

I have been away for a few days, checking out a few locations for the possible build. What I ended up with was a gorgeous place with everyone having 5-10 acre lots, however, this one has 49 acres of forest in back of it, that belongs to whoever buys it. Truly. That is the stuff my dreams are made of. The forest ends with a river in view, and while it is not my beloved OCEAN, there is the shore house, so, I could live with that. Unfortunately, it is in the middle of winter so I am asking you to use your imagination and put leaves on these oak trees and maples... and few others. Even some birch.

I have to admit, I am thinking hard on this, but, I won't rush it. The land has to be carefully cleared, leaving most of the forest behind, the underground utilities are in, so that is ideal, a well was already dug by someone who wanted to build and ran out of money. But, everything will need to be checked over and over and it will take a while if it happens at all. But, we all need something to hope for. Hang a wish upon a star and all. So well will see how it all pans out. In the meantime, I will let you know if there is any progress at all. Or if I throw the towel in. And thank for being a good sport and coming along to my #MarketFriday of sorts.

If you are interested in this, you don't have to build a net-zero house. There are things that you can do to your house to make it more efficient. Replacing your windows with more energy-efficient ones, adding additional insulation to your attic, or something as simple as changing any remaining incandescent light bulbs. Every little bit helps.

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old-guy-photos (73) 5 years ago

Well I finally got my Market Weekend post together! Dont even think I lmost forgot to leave the link just because it is an hour after I posted LOL!

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dswigle (70) 5 years ago

Haha! I am way too slow to catch you @old-guy-photos! Maybe next time! :)

So glad you could join us on #MarketWeekend! You are always a welcome edition! That was a close one, for sure! Thank you for always making the effort to support the challenge!

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old-guy-photos (73) 5 years ago

Ha! Welcome to my world! Building is a lot of fun especially if not in a hurry. Everything takes time from the permitting and the design, to finding a decent builder etc. It actually sounds just perfect for you. Extra room for gardening. Even a nice barn/studio would be on my wish list :)

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dswigle (70) 5 years ago

There are so many pluses to this, but, as you know, the only thing I have against is that it is on a major river as opposed to a major beach. :)

This is the last house I intend on building so I want to make it really count. There is a lot of work, but, I am in no big hurry. And, although there is so much that is perfect about this house if it all goes away, there will be another one tomorrow or the next day.

Right?

Thanks for stopping by and leaving your words behind!!! Going out tomorrow and walking the property again, so we will see if I change my mind any about it. :)

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old-guy-photos (73) 5 years ago

Oh a river like you can boat on???? :D

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dswigle (70) 5 years ago

Absolutely!! Majorly. 😁

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dswigle (70) 5 years ago

I know how disappointing that must be!!

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zirochka (68) 5 years ago

It sounds like a very nice place, but of course you need time to make up your mind. Sometime a little time is all that we need. One day a desition came to your mind, simple and clear.
But I believe that a house of your dream is waiting for you somewhere, and you will be there one day ❤❤❤

I wasn't familiar with the term itself, and I am now. And this is a very right things to care about.
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dswigle (70) 5 years ago

I really do! You are so right. I will take my time and consider all of the small and big things that will help make the decision one way or another. Of course, if this doesn't work or falls through, there will always be another opportunity that comes up.

I am actually not too worried, but, this was very tempting because of the way it allows me to live and still maintain life as it is now. Thank you so much for stopping by and saying hello, leaving your words behind.

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zirochka (68) 5 years ago (edited)

It always works for me. When I can't decide, or feel confused... I take a pause. In fact, our brain never stops, same as the universe. If you strongly wish something, just imagine, feel you already have it, and let it happens. I do believe your perfect home will find you. No "if", only "when". 😉😚🙃

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You are most welcome <3

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denmarkguy (77) 5 years ago

Looks like some beautiful land... look forward to seeing how things unfold for you!

NetZero is certainly a worth ambition; not so much chance of that with our current late 1970's home, although we do have a lot of square footage on the garage roof for solar. Our ambition would more be to have a solar powered back-up battery "generator" for the many times when our electrics are out due to trees falling on lines during winter storms.

This year's main focus, though, will be a major expansion of the food we grow; looking to become largely self-sufficient on veg and fruits. Time will tell how well we progress...

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dswigle (70) 5 years ago

Oh, yes!! That is what we are going to do also! There will be a grove for fruit trees, an area for a garden and a greenhouse, where there will be hydroponics. I could make this house work, but, the land is to perfect and the area is actually more friendly with the right kind of shopping, big enough town and a wonderful old town that is gorgeous.

Time will tell if everything works out.

Not to be a doomsayer, but, if the grid goes down, the party is at my house! ;)

Good luck with your garden. We will have to compare notes.

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dswigle (70) 5 years ago

Oh, that sounds so wonderful! I will be sure to run over so that I can get my personal view from the top!! Thank you for joining the challenge once again and for dropping the link here! I hope you know that it is most appreciated!

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sallybeth23 (72) 5 years ago

That is great news to hear you are hoping to build a net/zero house Denise. The plot with the woods behind seems like a very nice place too. It will be fascinating to watch your process.

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dswigle (70) 5 years ago

If it isn't 100%, which I am really leaning towards, it will have solar and most of the other features. I wan't to be able to sustain a lifestyle if everything goes out. It is not in the boonies but has a rural road to the beautiful area that has nice, upscale housing. With almost 50 acres in back of it.

It is exactly two miles from major shopping. As in a 5 miles strip of major stores, and then again, you would never know it. All that beauty hidden behind the woods and far and away but on the river. Who knew? You can't even tell!

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