near-zero energy home

http://www.betterhomebetterplanet.com/index.php?mode=systems From BASF, but the website has a fair amount of detail. And they make some pretty crazy claims:

The BASF Near-Zero Energy Home-Paterson, N.J., harnesses the power of the sun to generate electricity and heat water. As a result, the home draws almost no power from the grid, greatly reducing utility costs. Two solar energy systems are integrated into the BASF ULTRA-Cool® coated metal roof from Englert.

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