First Zero Energy Home in NC

From Treehugger, builders are finishing up on the first Zero Energy Home in my home state of North Carolina! We're not all backwards rednecks! :) To me, this is an awesome step in the right direction. I hope to someday build a house that uses these kind of efficiencies. Here's a clip from the posting:

utilizes a solar water heating system, a fresh air ventilation system, and a geothermal heat pump. Furthermore, energy efficient practices such as advance framing and spray foam insulation were employed during construction. The house is also equipped with recycled tile, high performance windows, and energy efficient appliances. This impressive list of features makes the home capable of producing more energy than it uses.

Zero Energy Home in NC