The Northwest Side home of Jacek Helenowski was announced recently as one of the greenest in the country by Rep. Mike Quigley and Green Building Council members. The "net zero" home uses no energy that it does not create, and it has a LEED certification of 119 out of 136 possible points. ABOVE: Helenowski shows hydroponic plants growing on the lower level. RIGHT: The green roof contains solar panels and a turbine windmill. | Al Podgorski~Sun-Times photosThe geothermal pool.The …
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