Are there any companies out there that specialize in building energy self-sufficient housing?

Question

Are there any companies out there that specialize in building energy self-sufficient housing?

Answer 1

csiro have done a lot of research on this and there are several house designs in Australia that actually return electricity to the power grid.

look up csiro

Answer 2

Energy self-sufficient buildings have been studied for quite a while, but few designs have shown to be completely self-sufficient.

The second link below is of a research project in Sweden claiming this.

The first link is for the U.S. LEED Rating System. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.

Browse that directory for lists of builders.

3rd link: Article on the "greenest building in the world".

4th link: List of "green" builders.