This Net-Zero home was built by Flynner Homes in Nampa, Idaho. It includes solar as well as other building science technology to reduce the energy demands of this home. Over the course of a year it should have a $0 utility bill.

re energy efficient homes the next big thing? The trend has swept through parts of California and Florida. Now one homeowner in Nampa shows off his new dream home, which is green as it gets.

Homeowner Joe Rengel says his house is a net-zero home and should literally cost around ‘zero dollars a year’ when it comes to utility bills.

This home runs on mostly solar power for electricity and hot water. Renewable Energy NW says the passive solar system also allows the sun to heat the home in the winter using special solar windows.

One of the main features in the home is the walls that absorb energy, so the home stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Joe took it a step further after building his ultimate green home with energy efficient appliances. He brightened up the house with energy efficient LED lights and has an induction stove that runs from magnetic force rather than electricity.

Adding all of these solar power options to a home like Joe’s home costs around $45,000, but experts say there are many green features that are more affordable. See Video

This home was built by Flynner Homes. www.FlynnerHomes.com

Here is the list of home builders and participating Subdivisions in the 2012 Boise Parade of Homes. The Home Tour starts May 5th and run until May 20th, 2012. The Home are available to be toured weekdays 5pm to 8pm and weekends noon to 8pm.

more information and pictures available soon!

	Boise Parade Home Builder	Subdivision
	1. Cambridge Homes Don Newell	Pinewood Lakes “The Reserve” Star Idaho
	2. Brighton Homes Lars Hansen www.BrightonHomes-Idaho.com	SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho
	3. Tahoe Homes, LLC Jake Centers	SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho
	4. Blackstead Building Company Rod Blackstead	SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho
	5. James Clyde Custom Homes James Clyde	SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho
	6. Schaffner Signature Homes, LLC Dennis Schaffner	SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho
	7. Solitude Homes Cody Weight	SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho
	8. Shadow Mountain Homes Don Flynn	SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho
	9. CBH Homes Carey Barton	Legacy Eagle, Idaho
	10. Coleman Homes Thomas Coleman www.MyColemanHome.com	The Preserve Eagle, ID
	11. Tahoe Homes, LLC Jake Centers	Bridgetower Meridian, Idaho
	12. James Clyde Custom Homes Jams Clyde	Bridgetower Meridian, Idaho
	13. Eric Evans Construction, Inc. Eric Evans	Strada Bellissima Meridian, Idaho
	14. Syringa Construction, LLC Steve Hansen	Covenant Hil Eagle, Idaho
	15. Thompson Homes, Inc. Jeff Thompson	Castlebury West Meridian, Idaho
	16. Mallon Homes Tim Mallon	Alexandria Meridian, Idaho
	17. Coleman Homes Thomas Coleman www.MyColemanHome.com	Observation Point Meridian, Idaho
	18. Creekside Custom Homes  Juston Hall	The Shores Eagle, Idaho
	19. Syringa Construction, LLC Steve Hansen	The Shores Eagle, Idaho
	20. Amyx Signature Homes Todd Amyx www.AmyxHomes.com	Alpine Pointe Meridian, Idaho
	21.Tresidio Corporation Jon Hastings/ Russ Van Wagenen www.Tresidio.com	Alpine Pointe Meridian, Idaho
	22. Stacy Construction, Inc. Wayne Stacy www.StacyConstruction.com	Alpine Pointe Meridian, Idaho
	23. Eaglewood Homes Abram Neider	Tuscany Meridian, Idaho
	24. Berkeley Building Company Joe Atalla	Tuscany – Messina Meadows Meridian, Idaho
	25. Creekside Custom Homes Juston Hall	Hidden Island Eagle, Idaho
	26. Northern Construction, LLC Gary Schacher	Laguna Pointe Eagle, Idaho
	27. Zach Evans Construction Zach Evans	Lakemoor Eagle, Idaho
	28. Boise Hunter Homes James Hunter www.BoiseHunterHomes.com	Lakemoor Eagle, Idaho
	29. Paradigm Construction Matt Knickrehm/ Jim Larkin	Lakemoor Eagle, Idaho
	30. Berkeley Building Company  Joe Atalla	Red Feather Meridian, Idaho
	31. Stetson Homes, Inc. Stan Ray	Kingsbridge Meridian, Idaho
	32. Ted Mason Homes Ted Mason www.TedMason.com	Hazelwood Village Boise, Idaho
	33. Tresidio Corporation Jon Hastings/ Russ Van Wagenen www.Tresidio.com	Hazelwood Village Boise, Idaho
	34. Ninety Degrees Construction Mike LaRue	Cedar Edge Boise, Idaho
	35. Reflection Homes Don Hubble	Carlton Bay Garden City, Idaho
	36. Blackstead Building Company Rod Blackstead	Rivers Bend Garden City, Idaho
	37. Stetson Homes, Inc. Stan Ray	Small Creek Boise, Idaho
	38. Boise Hunter Homes James Hunter www.BoiseHunterHomes.com	Harris Ranch Boise, Idaho
	39. Tahoe Homes, LLC Jame Centers	Harris Ranch Boise, Idaho
	40. Brighton Homes Lars Hanson www.BrightonHomes-Idaho.com	River Heights Boise, Idaho