Path to Zero-Energy Buildings Blog

The remarkable events of the last few weeks, from a heated presidential election to “Superstorm” Sandy that left unanticipated destruction in its wake, brought with them new questions and much needed debate about our nation's energy challenges. Last week saw an end to a campaign that, for many, continuously sidestepped discussions about energy independence, efficiency and conservation on the heels of a storm that swept those very issues back onto the tongues of politicians and policy-makers alike. Not to mention green building and energy sector players. Read more »

For several years, NBI has been exploring and researching strategies to drive deep energy savings across the existing commercial building sector. As we've noted before, there are upwards of 71.6 billion square feet of commercial space across the U.S. and significant energy savings potential to go with that. It's certainly a wise energy investment. Read more »

For many years, California has led the way in progressive energy efficient building measures, and the state is pursuing an aggressive long-term goal of making 50 percent of all existing commercial buildings net zero by 2030. To this end, the California Commissioning Collaborative recently organized a workshop that convened a broad cross-section of industry experts to explore market-driven ways to further promote increased building efficiency. Read more »

Incorporating natural light into building design has become an increasingly popular strategy that is dramatically improving energy performance and occupant satisfaction. Read more »