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Originally Posted by Castout
If I got to build my own home I would use my own electric generator as much from renewable energy sources such as wind and the sun(with solar panel) and store them in battery cells, recycle my own water and store rain water and probably process it too . . . .
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The actual design of the building can help too. Look for passive house designs, which can be very energy efficient if built right.
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