Maine Net Zero Homes: Affordable, Energy-Smart Living for a Cleaner Future
The average cost of single-family homes and monthly electricity bills in Maine have both skyrocketed over the last decade, making net zero, affordable housing an attractive option for homebuyers. While working families can lock in their monthly mortgage payments, their budgets are still squeezed by skyrocketing energy costs.
Fortunately, Zero Energy Homes is offering a new pathway toward affordable housing in Maine by providing well-priced homes that generate their own energy. Along with gaining greater economic security, owners of net-zero homes purchased from our locally owned cooperative benefit from improved indoor air quality through safer building materials.
Stop skyrocketing utility bills with our affordable, high-performance, net zero homes in Maine. Learn more about how our sustainable housing reduces your cost of living, improves health, and drives local economic development.
Net Zero Designs Reduce the Cost of Living
According to the Maine Association of Realtors, the median sales price for a single-family home in Maine jumped from about $180,000 in 2015 to $425,000 in 2025. That’s an increase of more than 135% in a decade.
Coming up with a down payment and paying a mortgage, property taxes, homeowners insurance, utilities, and general maintenance can be a financial struggle. Sustainable, affordable housing can offer the lifeline property owners seek.
Net zero affordable housing designs have features to generate energy and end your reliance on the utility company’s grid. The energy-efficient homes we offer help you keep expenses low, helping you enjoy peace of mind.
Driving Energy Independence & Decreasing Fossil Fuel Reliance
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a single-family home releases 7.27 metric tons of CO2 per year into the atmosphere from electricity alone. High-quality, affordable, clean energy homes help to offset that impact. Clean energy homes are more affordable in the long run, sustainable, and help our state and country reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
Net Zero Housing Improves Indoor Air Quality
Zero Energy Homes makes it a priority to use environmentally friendly, non-toxic building materials from sustainably harvested Maine sources. Natural and innovative materials boost indoor air quality while reducing environmental impact.
Net zero affordable housing in Maine is creating a safe place for you and your loved ones to live and breathe, all while benefiting the planet.
Keeping Good Jobs and Spending in the Pine Tree State
At Zero Energy Homes, we build high-performance homes in Maine that employ local people and help our state's economy thrive. The secret to our sustainable, affordable housing design-and-build process is that we source quality products and materials locally and across Maine.
This approach reduces the transport miles, minimizing the diesel fuel used by big rigs. Buying local also helps lower the cost of products and materials because they are not subject to the fees associated with importing goods.
Perhaps more importantly, we’re supporting Maine’s workforce. At Zero Energy Homes, we work diligently to keep good-paying jobs close to home with minimal environmental impact, and deliver on the promise of sustainable, affordable housing.
High-Performance Homes Maine Residents Deserve
At Zero Energy Homes, we specialize in designing and building beautiful, comfortable, and affordable homes that help Mainers reduce their costly reliance on the grid. Our locally owned and operated co-op works with high-quality materials from local sources.
Ready to learn how we can bring your affordable dream home to life? Fill out our express interest form, and let’s get the process started.
