Net Zero Home in Bethesda
Actual model will be displayed soon.
This zero energy home is thoughtfully and creatively designed to improve the home living experience and reduce energy costs for generations to come.
SEED will soon begin construction on a zero energy home near Fleming Park in Bethesda. This home is designed to generate all the energy a household requires on site, and therefore will not require any energy from the grid. This breakthrough model will be on display for educational purposes before it is sold.
What Is A Zero Energy Home?
"A Zero Energy Home (ZEH) combines state-of-the-art, energy-efficient construction and appliances with commercially available renewable energy systems such as solar water heating and solar electricity. This combination can result in net zero energy consumption from the utility provider. Zero Energy Homes are
connected to the utility grid but can be designed and constructed to produce as much energy as they consume annually."
-National Renewable Energy Lab, US Department of Energy
Advantages of a Zero Energy Home
- Improved Comfort - an energy-efficient building envelope provides airtight protection from temperature fluctuations.
- Reliability - a Zero Energy Home can provide its own power during a blackout.
- Security - a home that produces its own energy protects the owner from rising energy prices.
- Environmental Sustainability - saves energy and reduces pollution.
Specs
| Lot Size | 7,500 sq ft |
| Square Footage | 5,500 sq ft of finished space |
| Certifications | LEED Gold for Homes, Energy Star, EPA Indoor Air Plus |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Fireplaces | 1 |
| Solar | Solar Ready. Planned 3KW Solar Panel System |
| Year Built | 2012 New Construction |
| Heating & Cooling | 18-SEER HVAC/ ERV/ Solar Hot Water |
| Schools | Walter Johnson HS, North Bethesda MS, Ashburton ES |
Location
NetZero Project at Fleming Park
5709 Lone Oak Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814
Great Bethesda Location!
- Beautiful Fleming Park across the street
- Basketball courts, playground, baseball field and bike path.
- Minutes from Downtown Bethesda and Northwest DC
- Walk to Metro, shops and NIH.
- Steps to Fleming Park, Shopping Center, Bike Trails
- Easy access to schools, 495, I-270
SEED and LEED
USGBC's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System has become the established standard of measurement for the design, construction and operation of high-performance buildings.
As proud members of the USGBC, SEED is certifying all homes through the LEED for Homes certification program.