A net zero home demonstration project has been approved by city council for the Aspen Ridge area.

Net zero is defined as a home that will produce at least as much energy as it consumes on an annual basis. There will also be Net Ready homes are designed so solar panels can be easily installed when the home owner is ready to do so.

A report presented to council shows that the goals of the project will be to educate and train on how the homes are built, educate home buyers on the benefits, evaluate the feasibility of the homes and determine any possible barriers in the city while contributing to Saskatoon’s plan to reduce emissions.

12 lots have been set aside in Aspen Ride’s phrase 4 area, with the demonstration project and parade of homes tentatively scheduled to take place in August 2021 or August 2022.