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Net zero energy homes are buildings that have net zero energy consumption, meaning the total amount of energy used by the building on an annual basis is equal to the amount of renewable energy created on the site. These homes use technology such as heat pumps, high efficiency windows and insulation, and solar panels to reduce energy consumption and produce renewable energy. According to the [[national-renewable-energy-laboratory|National Renewable Energy Laboratory]], the number of net zero energy homes in the US has increased by 30% in the past 5 years, with over 10,000 homes currently in operation. The development of net zero energy homes is encouraged by the desire to have less of an impact on the environment, and their expansion is encouraged by governments and organizations such as the [[us-department-of-energy|US Department of Energy]] and the [[international-code-council|International Code Council]]. For example, the [[zero-energy-house|Zero Energy House]] in [[new-zealand|New Zealand]] is a highly efficient home that produces all of its own energy needs through a combination of solar panels and a wind turbine.