Event / April 17 / Zero Net Energy
Presentations are now available from the premier global event dedicated to defining the future of low energy and zero energy (ZE) buildings held April 17-19, 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA. In attendance were leading designers, owners, operators, commercial real estate professionals, ...
News / March 1, 2018 / New Buildings Institute
The latest NBI newsletter includes the following articles and more… —The 2018 Getting to Zero Status Update and Buildings List Reports a 700% Increase in ZE Projects Since 2012 —Model Stretch Code Provisions Represent a 20% Performance Improvement over Current …
Guideline / January 11, 2018 / Building Innovation , New Construction / Existing Buildings
Over 400 Mayors across the United State have made formal commitments to the Paris Climate Accord. Others have signed onto the 2030 Challenge and/or the Better Buildings Challenge. To meet these goals, an effective strategy to track, manage, and improve ...
News / November 10, 2017 / Codes And Policy
Published in GreenBiz: Stretch codes are a promising solution that jurisdictions can use to drive better energy performance in the built environment and set a long-term vision for efficiency stringency in buildings further into the future. NBI released a model …
Guideline / April 12, 2018 / Zero Net Energy
The ZNE Project Guide for State Buildings was created to provide California state agencies a step by step guide and checklist for pursuing zero net energy (ZNE) for new buildings. Project managers can use this resource to gain stakeholder support, ...
Report / January 23, 2018 / Zero Net Energy
We are pleased to share the latest Getting to Zero Status Update and Zero Energy Buildings List, which summarizes the growth and trends from nearly 500 certified, verified and emerging zero energy projects across the United States and Canada. In ...
Guideline / December 12, 2015 / New Construction
Increasing energy code stringency and owner demand for higher efficiency in buildings are challenging design teams to deliver high performance without adding costs. The New Construction Guide from New Construction offers a comprehensive approach to new commercial construction projects that ...
Guideline / November 1, 2017 / Codes And Policy
Adjustments and modifications to the built environment provide significant opportunities for meeting energy reduction goals and objectives, since buildings comprise 40% of our nation’s primary energy consumption. This document provides jurisdictions with a new approach to shift their focus towards ...
