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Getting to Zero: Grid-Integrated Buildings

Webinar / April 29, 2021 / Zero Net Energy

The role of buildings and the grid is changing as historic grid infrastructure strains to handle more centralized and distributed renewable resources, electric vehicles, and smart systems. Growing trends toward all-electric technology deployment further challenge grid health. But solutions are ...

NBI is Seeking to Hire a Market Engagement Manager

News / May 7, 2021 / About

NBI is seeking a Market Engagement Manager to become an integral part of our organization. NBI’s efforts are grounded in strong technical research and analysis and working with leading jurisdictions to develop advanced building energy codes and carbon policies and ...

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