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No waste, no carbon, no wonder this net-zero home breaks the mold

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Additionally, a photovoltaic array on the roof generates solar power and is covered with a white cool-roof membrane. The windows are also triple-glazed and protected with deep roof overhangs. Achieving these net-zero goals meant creating a house with an air-tight building envelope to prevent energy loss.

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Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Building Energy Efficiency

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. ยง179D: Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction Provision Provides a tax deduction for energy efficiency improvements to commercial buildings, such as interior lighting; heating, cooling, ventilation, and hot water; and building envelope. sq ft to sliding scale of $2.50-$5.00 117-119 , WH IRA Guidebook , IRC.