Net Zero Subdivision Recognized at DIY Network Premiere

The DIY Network hosted a special screening of its new show, "This New House," at the Solutions Oriented Living (SOL) subdivision here in Austin this evening. The screening was part of a special event honoring the SOL subdivision as the first Net Zero energy housing development in the city.

The homes in the subdivision are 100% electric, and are capable of producing as much energy as they consume. They are also owned or being rented by lower-income Austin residents, falling below the Median Family Income in the city. Fourteen of the 16 homes are occupied at this time, with two still available to own.

The SOL project is the first example of the City of Austin's strategy to partner with the private sector to create sustainable developments that are also affordable options for housing. SOL’s affordable houses were made possible by a partnership between the city, Austin Housing Finance Corporation, Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation (GNDC) and the design builder KRDB of Austin.

For more information about this project, go to www.solaustin.com.