This home was built in a factory and runs on its own energy
CNN · 16 days ago
CNN
16 days ago
In the face of a housing and construction labor crisis, some people are choosing energy efficient homes that are prefabricated in a factory. CNN’s Bill Weir speaks to Colin Goodson, who lives in one of these homes completely off the grid in Maine.
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- Colin and Katie Goodson live in an off-grid, solar-powered home in Maine.
- The home's utility room and battery system allow for 24-36 hours of power without sunlight, with a diesel generator as backup. 24s
- The house was prefabricated in a factory by Bensonwood, enabling rapid assembly and high-quality construction. 1m 57s
- The Goodsons use significantly less fuel for heating compared to neighbors, thanks to energy-efficient design. 1m 47s
- Prefabricated, energy-efficient homes offer a potential solution to housing and labor shortages. 2m 46s