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439. AUDIO BLOG - Net Zero Tour - Amazing and Affordable Jul 15, 2026

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AUDIO BLOG - Affordability is the holy grail of net-zero home building, and thanks to two decades of pioneering work, Chris Williams of Avalon Master Builders in Calgary, Alberta, can now say you get net zero for zero extra dollars.

Join us for a tour of these amazing net zero ready and net zero townhomes in Calgary, Alberta.

A few technologies such as heat pumps have improved drastically and solar is cheap these days making net zero homes a real option today.

Take a tour and see what your future home could be like.

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🟢 BLOG: https://greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/439-tour-of-an-amazing-affordable-net-zero-townhome

🟢 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/fX6qomJDRmo

🟢 CHASING NET ZERO PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLBLbJXjojqZ-c_voZoMqSbQqlqP7Oel7

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439. Net Zero Tour - Amazing and Affordable Jul 14, 2026

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This changes everything! Chris Williams and Avalon Master Builders spent 18 years learning and perfecting the formula for building incredibly affordable net zero homes.

Today, they can say they're building net zero for zero extra dollars.

Some technologies have improved dramatically, such as cold climate heat pumps, while others are way cheaper, such as solar.

Today, we take a tour of the Avalon Zen Livingston Net Zero townhomes in north central Calgary to learn Avalon's secrets for building affordable net zero.

Chris WIlliams shows all the features and explains why they are important.

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🟢 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/fX6qomJDRmo

🟢 BLOG: https://l1nq.com/9kfek4c

🟢 CHASING NET ZERO PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLBLbJXjojqZ-c_voZoMqSbQqlqP7Oel7

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438. AUDIO BLOG - Net Zero for Zero Dollars Jul 14, 2026

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Avalon Master Builder is creating some of the most budget-friendly net-zero homes in Canada! Ryan Scott and Chris Williams, who are business partners in Avalon, have dedicated almost 20 years to honing their skills and finding the most cost-effective ways to build net-zero homes.Their claim to fame today? Net Zero for Zero Extra Dollars.The idea is that when you factor in the extra costs of going net-zero with mortgage insurance discounts and energy savings, your first month of expenses will be as low or lower than it would have been for a code-built home.The BIG difference is you have one of the highest-quality homes ever built that will produce tiny utility bills for the life of the home.We trace Avalon's journey to net zero, Part 3 of our Chasing Net Zero series.

Could this be your future home?

🟢 BLOG: https://greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/438-net-zero-for-zero-extra-dollars-inside-avalons-20-year-journey-to-affordable-net-zero

🟢 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/e4WmO_QMHKs

🟢 VIDEO SHOW Ultimate Guide to Green Homes in Canada

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438. Net Zero for Zero Extra Dollars - Inside Avalon's 20-year Journey to Affordable Net Zero Jul 07, 2026

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Could this be your future home?

🟢 BLOG: https://greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/438-net-zero-for-zero-extra-dollars-inside-avalons-20-year-journey-to-affordable-net-zero

🟢 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/e4WmO_QMHKs

🟢 VIDEO SHOW Ultimate Guide to Green Homes in Canada

https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLAoM_IAjNjxo?season=1&sbp=CgExGgBAAUoNUFNXWktuR3NlRDhhRQ%253D%253D#netzero #solar #heatpumps #energyefficiency #greenhomes

438. Net Zero for Zero Extra Dollars - Inside Avalon's 20-year Journey to Affordable Net Zero Jul 07, 2026

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Could this be your future home?

🟢 BLOG: https://greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/438-net-zero-for-zero-extra-dollars-inside-avalons-20-year-journey-to-affordable-net-zero

🟢 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/e4WmO_QMHKs

🟢 VIDEO SHOW Ultimate Guide to Green Homes in Canada

https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLAoM_IAjNjxo?season=1&sbp=CgExGgBAAUoNUFNXWktuR3NlRDhhRQ%253D%253D#netzero #solar #heatpumps #energyefficiency #greenhomes

437. Passive Solar Greenhouses, The Solution to Food Security in Northern Climates Jun 12, 2026

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VIDEO - Greenhouses in northern climates like Canada that rely on fossil fuels to stay warm often struggle to keep up in the highly competitive food industry.

However, Sadru Nazarali sees Passive Solar Greenhouses as a game-changer for food production in northern countries, potentially transforming how we grow food and ensuring we have enough to eat.

He's part of a group called Egertonians and Friends, and they took us on a tour of the passive solar greenhouses at Fresh Pal Farms in southern Alberta.

His group is bringing six pilot-scale passive solar greenhouses to Canada and four to Pakistan to help demonstrate and teach local food production. In a crazy, chaotic world, the idea could help northern nations create food security and increase the availability of fresh local food.

We toured a large passive solar greenhouse and learn why this is such a game-changer. Even a small 36,000 sq. foot greenhouse in Alberta will pay up to $10,000 in a month for its gas bill.

Passive solar eliminates most of the energy use and makes the production of food much more affordable and competitive.

🟢 BLOG - https://greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/437-passive-solar-greenhouses-secret-food-security-northern-climates

#greenhouse #passive solar #local food #food security #healthy food

437A. AUDIO BLOG - Passive Solar Greenhouses, the solution to food security in northern climates Jun 12, 2026

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AUDIO BLOG - Greenhouses in northern climates like Canada that rely on fossil fuels to stay warm often struggle to keep up in the highly competitive food industry.

However, Sadru Nazarali sees Passive Solar Greenhouses as a game-changer for food production in northern countries, potentially transforming how we grow food and ensuring we have enough to eat.

He’s part of a group called Egertonians and Friends, and they took us on a tour of the passive solar greenhouses at Fresh Pal Farms in southern Alberta. His group is bringing six pilot-scale passive solar greenhouses to Canada and four to Pakistan to help demonstrate and teach local food production. In a crazy, chaotic world, the idea could help northern nations create food security and increase the availability of fresh local food.

We toured a large passive solar greenhouse, learn about why this is such a game-changer. Even a small 36,000 sq. foot greenhouse in Alberta will pay up to $10,000 in a month for its gas bill.

Passive solar eliminates most of the energy use and makes the production of food much more affordable and competitive.

🟢 VIDEO STORY - https://youtu.be/IeDaUoarJss

🟢 BLOG - https://greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/437-passive-solar-greenhouses-secret-food-security-northern-climates

#greenhouse #passive solar #local food #food security #healthy food

437A. Passive Solar Greenhouses Key to Food Security in Northern Climates Jun 11, 2026

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Greenhouses in northern climates like Canada that rely on fossil fuels to stay warm often struggle to keep up in the highly competitive food industry.

However, Sadru Nazarali sees Passive Solar Greenhouses as a game-changer for food production in northern countries, potentially transforming how we grow food and ensuring we have enough to eat.He's part of a group called Egertonians and Friends, and they took us on a tour of the passive solar greenhouses at Fresh Pal Farms in southern Alberta.

We toured a large passive solar greenhouse – learn about why this is such a game-changer. Even a small 36,000 sq. foot greenhouse in Alberta will pay up to $10,000 in a month for its gas bill.

Passive solar eliminates most of the energy use and makes the production of food much more affordable and competitive.

🟢 BLOG - https://greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/437-passive-solar-greenhouses-secret-food-security-northern-climates

🟢 VIDEO STORY - https://youtu.be/IeDaUoarJss

#greenhouse #passive solar #local food #food security #healthy food

436. AUDIO BLOG - Doug Tarry Five Features that Define Net Zero Jun 06, 2026

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With almost 700 net zero ready and net zero homes under his belt, Doug Tarry is one of the leading builders of these amazing homes in Canada. These homes are affordable, efficient, and super comfortable to live in.We wanted to know what features make these homes special, so we took a tour to find out how he does it.We think this is the future of home building in Canada.

🟢 BLOG - TONS of DETAILS - https://greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/top-5-features-of-doug-tarry-net-zero

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236. Five Features that Define Doug Tarry Net Zero Homes Jun 03, 2026

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