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Anna DeSimone - Energy Efficiency to Net Zero in Stages, Renewable Energy Options, Healthy Home, Financial Incentives

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Anna DeSimone is a nationally respected housing expert and lights the way for consumers to make informed decisions in buying, financing, and renovating their homes. She is the author of Housing Finance 2020, Welcome to the Agrihood, and her newest book is "Live in a Home that Pays You Back, A Complete Guide to Net Zero, and Energy-Efficient Homes". 

In this episode we’ll talk about healthy homes, renewable energy options, rebates and tax incentives, and how your path to zero energy efficiency can be taken in small steps.

Topics:

  • Anna's recent book, "Live in a Home that Pays You Back, A Complete Guide to Net Zero and Energy-Efficient Homes"
  • Becoming energy efficient in small steps
  • What to consider before building a highly efficient, net-zero, or high-performance home
  • Solar, thermal, and other renewable energy options for homeowners
  • Changing our relationship with technology
  • Building sustainability into family choices
  • Common pitfalls on the path to energy-efficiency

    • Links:

    • Find the books, blog posts, and more videos at: https://annadesimone.net/
    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadesimone/


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