Frederick Net Zero Home

The home is 100% solar powered with a battery backup system. The home can run independently of the utility indefinitely with this system. The owners will never be without power. There is approximately 6kW of solar on the roof and 4 - 250 amp hour 12v batteries for back up. The heating is backed up with a 95% efficient propane furnace and the hot water is backed up with a propane water heater. Cooking is propane and there are 2 propane fireplaces that can also heat the home. The solar system is also used to charge the owners 2 electric cars for daily driving.