Partnering with Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity and the Schlessman Family Foundation

Atmos Energy partnered with Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity and the Schlessman Family Foundation to build a ZNE home in Evans, Colorado. This house will provide a family with an energy efficient and comfortable home that leverages natural gas and renewable energy that meet Colorado's climate goals while lowering utility bills.

About the Evans, CO ZNE Home

Home Specifications

1,508 square feet
5 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
95.9 AFUE natural gas furnace
.95 Energy Factor natural gas water heater
16 SEER air conditioning system
R-51 attic insulation; R-33 wall insulation
U-value .25, SHGC .23 windows
7 kW of solar photovoltaic panels

Home Certifications

HERS Index Score: -6
EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Home, Version 3.1
EPA Indoor airPLUS Qualified Home
First Zero Net Energy Home in Weld County

Home Partners

Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity, Schlessman Family Foundation, Rinnai, Namasté Solar, and Energy Logic.

Homeowner

Frankie Rodriguez is a hard-working single mother who is raising her four children that includes her adult son with special needs and one grandchild. She has been renting an apartment for 30 years and considers this home to be a dream come true. Frankie also looks forward to contributing to the construction of their home, which provides a sense of accomplishment and creates an additional connection to the home.

Home News

Atmos Energy and Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity Unveil “Zero Net Energy” Home - News Release