ZNE Buildings

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In the world of building codes and standards zero net energy (ZNE) design and construction principles don’t get much notice. In fact, it’s so early in the evolution of ZNE buildings that it could be considered a stretch to call ZNE a standard. But this may be rapidly changing if forward looking public sector officials in California and the Northeast have their way.

California has aggressively pursued energy efficiency for decades and its per capita electricity consumption is the lowest in the nation resulting in a savings to residents of more than $56 billion since the 1970s. Although California has long held the top spot in energy efficiency, just this last year - and for the first time - according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), their State Energy Efficiency scorecard ranks California in second place behind Massachusetts....

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