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2021 IECC Results Are In!

Local governments and related agencies vote resoundingly in favor of improved efficiency in national energy codes with an estimated increase of at least 10%.
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2019 was the Year of Energy Codes and a Big Year for Efficiency

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Join our team! NBI is seeking to hire a Project Analyst and Project Manager.

Zero Energy Building Innovation Codes And Policy Key Markets

Learn how NBI is changing the face of the built environment through our program hubs.

Featured News and Events

GridOptimal: Outcomes and Lessons Learned from the First Pilot Project

Event / January 30 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST / Building Innovation

The role of buildings in the grid is changing as historic grid infrastructure strains to handle more centralized and distributed renewables, electric vehicles, and smart systems. NBI and USGBC are leading the GridOptimal Buildings Initiative, a collaborative project bringing together ...

All New Homes Should be EV-Ready, Says International Code Council

News / January 17, 2020 / New Buildings Institute

Published by The Driven: The leading international organisation for building codes and standards says that all newly constructed homes should be EV-ready, and guidelines have been recently accepted by US local governments to ensure electric vehicles (EVs) are taken into ...

NBI’s December Newsletter

Document / January 14, 2020 / New Buildings Institute

Read our newsletter for a variety of energy related news, including: 2021 IECC, San Jose’s Reach Codes, NBI Fellows, Zero Carbon buildings, Passive House, Zero Energy Performance Targets and more! ...

New Buildings Institute Seeks Entries for Zero Buildings Database

News / December 20, 2019 / Zero Net Energy

Published by Building Design + Construction: New Buildings Institute (NBI) seeks new entries for its Zero Buildings Database. This listing helps illustrate the feasibility of ultra low-energy buildings. The database represents North America’s most comprehensive listing of zero energy and ...

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Featured Research and Resources

Zero Energy Commercial Building Targets

Paper / September 9, 2019 / Zero Net Energy

2019 California Getting to Zero Watchlist

Document / August 29, 2019 / Zero Net Energy

2019 Zero Energy Schools Watchlist

Document / April 24, 2019 / Zero Net Energy

New Construction Guide

Guideline / December 12, 2015 / Building Innovation

Multifamily Building Guide

Guideline / September 6, 2017 / Building Innovation

2018 Getting to Zero Status Update

Report / January 23, 2018 / Zero Net Energy

Residential Zero Net Energy Guide

Guideline / April 10, 2018 / Zero Net Energy

ZE Schools Engagement

Guideline / October 13, 2017 / Zero Net Energy

Public Buildings Portfolio Management Implementation Guide

Guideline / January 29, 2018 / Building Innovation

Getting to Zero Buildings Database

Online Tool / November 22, 2019 / Zero Net Energy

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Be a Zero Hero!

Submit your ultra low and zero energy project information and have your numbers shared! NBI maintains the most comprehensive list of zero energy verified, emerging and ultra-low energy buildings in North America and we are seeking new projects.