I am a long time resident of Union County, North Carolina (Greater Charlotte area), and a father to 3 wonderful daughters. I have become increasingly concerned about how our national debt and collective personal debts threaten our cherished freedoms. I love the idea of generating and controlling my own energy. I am concerned that the world depends on energy that can be easily disrupted. I spent most of my life savings on this net zero energy solar farmhouse, with hopes to inspire others, and eventually homebuilders, to build homes like these!