2019 Getting to Zero Project List
Document / May 8, 2019 / Getting to Zero
The 2019 Getting to Zero Project List tracks commercial and multifamily zero energy (ZE) projects across North America where ZE performance has been certified by a third party or verified by NBI. The trailblazing projects in this list have achieved ambitious energy and carbon goals, and have documented their achievements. The 81 buildings, portfolios, districts, and campuses included in this list are living proof that getting to zero is achievable today in every climate zone and building type.
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2019 Getting to Zero Project List Graphs
The eight charts and graphs below have been developed to summarize and highlight key information. If this is not rendering well on your phone or tablet, try turning to make it horizontal. Click on the “figure” links to view and save. Please cite New Buildings Institute in all uses.
Project Growth by Sector: The growth of public and private zero energy projects is closely aligned.
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Project Locations: Across the United States and Canada, ZE projects span all climate zones and nearly every state and province. |
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Project Growth: The project list includes nearly 600 projects and is on a steep curve upward, having more than doubled in size since 2015. |
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Project Growth by Sector: The growth of public and private zero energy projects is closely aligned. |
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Building Types: Zero energy projects span over 100 distinct building types, with over half falling in the education and office sectors. |
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Size Distribution of Projects: Zero energy projects are found in all sizes, including entire campuses and portfolios. |
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Energy Performance Data: Zero energy buildings use roughly half the energy of conventional buildings. The median Energy Use Intensity (EUI) of a verified building is 18 kBtus/sf/year. |
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More background: Resources for the press are available on the Getting to Zero website.