KB Homes Unveils Net-Zero Model In Brandon

Los Angeles-based KB Homes recently unveiled its first net-zero house in Brandon dubbed ZeroHouse 2.0.

The 1,800-square-foot model, located in the Emerald Oaks neighborhood, features rooftop solar panels, a compositor to turn food scraps into fertilizer, a 115-gallon backyard composting bin, a rainwater storage system and more, according to Builder Magazine.

KB has similar homes in San Antonio and Austin, Texas and plans to expand to other cities in the future.

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