When the lights went out in Florida, this net zero community's burned bright (CNN)
But, but what about the sharks ???
Pretty interesting...
Finally, somewhere in Floriduh that isn't Duh
The developers of the new Hunters Point community, Pearl Homes, billed the property as the first net-zero single-family home development in the US, meaning residents produce more energy from solar panels than they need, with the excess energy either being stored or sold back to the grid in a state where most electricity is generated by burning natural gas, a planet-warming fossil fuel.
They also boast some of the most sustainable, energy-efficient and hurricane-proof homes in the country: The streets surrounding the homes are intentionally designed to flood so houses dont. Power and internet lines are buried to avoid wind damage. The sturdy concrete walls, hurricane-proof windows and doors are fortified with a layer of foam insulation, providing extra safety against the most violent storms.
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Climate resiliency and storm protection were built into the fabric of the homes. And while the newly developed homes have endured a few storms since people moved in around February 2023, Hurricanes Helene and Milton put those features to the true test over the last two weeks.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/12/climate/hurricane-milton-helene-florida-homes/index.html