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net-zero-energy buildings
The American Geophysical Union Is Converting Its Headquarters Into A Net Zero Energy Building
AGU’s building — once finished — will be net zero energy, meaning it will produce as much energy as it consumes, all of it from renewable sources. The $41.7 million project has brought together dozens of technologies to meet this goal, “some of which had never been attempted in the United States.”
Net Zero-Energy Building Technologies Gain Government Support
With a global focus on reducing energy consumption continuing to grow and increase in importance, many methods of “going green” are beginning to receive increased attention. A new analysis from Frost & Sullivan finds that one of these concepts gaining prominence is the net zero–energy building. A net zero–energy building, … [continued]
California’s Net Zero Energy Building Mandate To Reshape US Construction Industry
Originally published on SEFAIRA. By Carl Sterner California’s recent revisions to Title 24 put in place ambitious performance goals: all residential buildings must be Zero Net Energy (ZNE) by 2020, and all commercial buildings must follow suit by 2030. The code also applies to retrofit projects that pass certain thresholds. … [continued]
Arizona Desert Hosts World’s Largest “Net-Zero Energy” Building
Originally published on CleanTechnica sister site Green Building Elements. In the Arizona desert lies the world’s largest “net-zero energy” building. It is the Phoenix Regional Office of DPR Construction. It was given this certification by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). Located on the corner of 44th and Van Buren, the … [continued]
First Zero Net Energy Apartment Complex In San Diego Completed
Kyocera solar panels supply 100% of electricity at H.G. Fenton’s Solterra EcoLuxury Apartments, which also include smart thermostats, energy-saving smartphone apps and a drip irrigation system.
How To Create A Net-Zero-Energy Home (New Report)
Net zero energy = awesome. And homes or buildings that use no energy from other locations (net, not gross) are certainly a growing trend. Check out this post below from the National Institute of Standards and Technology regarding a new report on this subject. Chances are you know how many miles your car … [continued]
How NREL Influences New High Performance Buildings
From the good folk over at NREL (notably, I recently landed an interview with the Director of NREL just after he had given a presentation — at the International Renewable Energy Conference — in which he discussed this amazing building a bit): By Heather Lammers The Research Support Facility (RSF) at the … [continued]
New Net-Zero Energy Building In Brooklyn
Someone from the site SolarContact reached out to me recently regarding some interesting solar posts they had published on their blog. Below is one of them, reposted in full. For more, check out the SolarContact blog: Two years ago solar installers walked away from the job of developing a … [continued]
Energy Efficiency Goals Transforming Building Industry (+ Energy Efficiency & ‘Other’ News Roundup)
Some top energy efficiency news from around the interwebs (other than our own energy efficiency coverage): Energy Efficiency News Aggressive Energy Efficiency Goals Are Transforming the Building Industry, According to Pike Research Despite significant growth and much publicity, the green construction and technology market still accounts for only a … [continued]
