Siemens on Extreme Makeover Home Edition Deliver First Net Zero Energy Home

An extreme effort by Siemens Industry, Inc. delivered an end-to-end solar photovoltaic (PV) energy system to ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition build site in Cocoa Beach, Fla. during the week of January 10th. A last-minute call from Florida-based general contractor Lifestyles Builders December 21st prompted managers from the Building Technologies Division’s Low Voltage business to quickly marshal the resources and technologies necessary to help create the show’s first zero-net energy home—revealed to the Hurston family and the show’s millions of viewers February 13th 2011.

“Siemens is thrilled to have been asked to play such a significant and supporting role,” said Barry Contrael, director, Siemens Low Voltage Business Unit. “I can’t think of a more deserving family, and to anyone familiar with the program, the Hurston’s lives will be changed forever in a very positive and meaningful way. What was extremely exciting was the fact that Siemens was able—even within the extremely challenging timeline— to deliver a solar energy solution that is flexible and affordable and ready to be installed on virtually any home in America.”

Please tune in on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. Central) on ABC