Page / July 31, 2016
With more than 60 zero net energy (ZNE) schools operating or planned, California is leading in the nation in driving K‐12 schools and community colleges to ZNE performance. These projects represent high performance buildings that combine energy efficiency and renewable …
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, ...
Guideline / January 11, 2018 / Building Innovation / 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 / August 1, 2018 / New Buildings Institute
NBI is currently seeking a Development Manager to join our team and support fundraising and development initiatives. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about energy efficiency, buildings and innovation.
Guideline / December 12, 2015 / Building Innovation , 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 / September 6, 2017 / Building Innovation , New Construction
A new Multifamily Guide offers an advanced standard that addresses the issues faced when applying building code to multifamily buildings. This single prescriptive standard delivers savings regardless of whether the project is subject to the residential or commercial versions of ...
Guideline / October 11, 2017 / Zero Net Energy
A process for planning, designing, constructing, and operating your new zero energy building. Zero Energy Project Guide combines the steps that successful zero energy (ZE) building teams implement with ZE tools and resources. The guide outlines the importance of gaining ...
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 / 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 ...
Guideline / April 10, 2018 / Zero Net Energy
This guide focuses on the general elements of ZNE homes and provides links to the specific details and requirements of Title 24 (energy code) and Home Energy Rating System (HERS) verification (field verified and tested).
Guideline / October 13, 2017 / Zero Net Energy / Zero Net Energy (ZNE)
Effective communication is critical to successfully engage your audience and ultimately achieve your goal of designing, constructing, and operating a zero energy (ZE) school. The Zero Energy Schools Stakeholder Engagement and Messaging Guide will help users to address key questions ...
Guideline / October 4, 2017 / Zero Net Energy
NBI’s ZNE Charrette Toolkit provides you with materials to help plan and lead a successful charrette. It can be used for almost any team aiming for high levels of energy efficiency or sustainability whether actively pursuing ZNE or not. The ...
Guideline / January 29, 2018 / Building Innovation
The Community Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Implementation Guide outlines a process to help staff engage stakeholders, set tangible goals, target opportunities, and develop a plan to achieve deep and ongoing energy reductions in public building portfolios. Community SEM coordinates activities ...
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, ...
