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Super-efficient homes are houses that save more energy than regular homes. Super-Efficient homes save up to 10% to 30% in energy compared to standard housing. It is not always neccessary to go to extreme measures such as generating your own energy to improve energy efficiency in homes. The systems in our homes that consume the most power are air-conditioning and heating. There are many strategies we can use to lower these costs such as programmable thermostats.

Insulation plays a big role in reducing energy costs. Another method to create an energy-efficient home is to use frozen smoke as a way to insulate homes. This frozen gas is marketed as Aerogel and was created by an American chemist. It is produced by removing water from silica gel and substituting the water with a gas. When the process is complete, frozen smoke is 99% gas.  It has been reported that frozen smoke has a reputation for being the planet`s least heavy solid. One more interesting fact about frozen smoke, is that it is composed of the substance that makes glass but it is substantially less solid. At this time, Aerogel is somewhat expensive to produce. However, hopefully, this product will become affordable for the general  public to purchase soon.  By providing outstanding insulation in homes, this product can offer a resource that contributes to energy-efficient homes. 

Resources:

http://www.goodcleantech.com/2007/08/insulate_your_home_with_supere.php
http://www.energybooks.com/resources/tips_super_efficient_house_v040118.pdf
http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/technology/tech_wed_040107.html