Codes & Policy
Advanced Energy Codes
Having worked at the forefront of advanced energy efficiency technology adoption, program management and research for commercial buildings, NBI has developed a thorough, credible and cost-effective approach to achieving widespread energy performance through advanced energy efficiency commercial building codes at the local and state level. Read more
Getting to 50 and Beyond
NBI’s Getting to 50 initiative looks at design strategies and policy issues that will create buildings that are 50% more energy efficient than current standards. A survey in 2007 found that only one in 1,000 buildings met this level of performance. Net-zero-energy buildings are the ultimate goal; NBI's Getting to 50 efforts create the stepping stones to get there. Read more
Standards
The development of efficiency standards is a critical component in ensuring electrical load reductions. NBI has partnered with several other organizations in this process and is currently managing the development of specific standards which will result in large energy savings. These standards can be especially effective when they are incorporated into local and national energy codes. Read More