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         Passive Solar Design is where it's at! Passive Solar Elements, Earth Coupling, Solar Orientation, Shading Devices, and Fresh Air Plenums, are my tool kit for creating energy efficient Solar Homes. Passive Elements are much more efficient than Active Solar because they reduce the overall energy consumption of the building envelope. When Active elements, Photovoltaic and Thermal Water Heating Panels, are added to a Passive building
much fewer panels will be need to offset the energy needs of the structure.
         Basically, Passive Solar Elements will give a bigger bang for your buck. The panels may be more sexy and may have greater curb appeal, but Passive Solar Design is the way to a Net Zero building.