There the future lies. Houses which are carbon neutral, which take energy from the ground and the sky and which also sell surplus energy to the National Grid.
Here is one such house (indeed one of many Giancarlo is constructing in Le Marche)
You'll see from the info doc attached that although such houses cost 20% more to build, that they recoup this extra investment within five years (probably much less is my guess, the way energy prices are spiralling)
Then, remember, that solar energy technology know-how is advancing rapidly and that panels will soon be wafer-thin and will be located everywhere and anywhere.
With its sunshine levels and environmental consciousness, and with promised Govt assistance by way of cheap loans an tax incentives, there is every reason why Le Marche should take the lead in this initiative.
Carbon neutral Real Estate... just love the phrase.
details...
Heating, 22C all year through
100% elec self sufficient, excess elec from solar panels fed into National Grid.
Gas only for cooking
Fireplaces also heat water.
Heat transfer from 7 metres under ground 20C…100mq tank of water
Under floor heating
Roof double insulation
Costs 20% more to build but repays in 5 years. Carbon neutral. No radiators
Rain catchment for garden water.
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