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Student Innovation and Initiatives Driving Zero Energy Adoption

Join us for this one-hour webinar on Thursday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m. (pacific). Presenters will dive deep into examples of school projects that highlight the keys to success.
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Learn from the 2019 Getting to Zero Forum

Presentation slides are now available on the program web pages from this solutions-focused event.
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Tips for Voters In the 2021 IECC Update

IECC voting begins on Tuesday, Nov. 19 and ends on Friday, Dec. 6. GMVRs, read through these tips to help ensure it goes as smoothly as possible.
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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

Districts, Projects, Individuals Honored for Driving ZNE in New and Existing School Projects in California

News / October 18, 2019 / Zero Net Energy

Three exemplary individuals, school districts and school projects were honored with ZNE Schools Leadership Awards for their innovation and leadership in driving a new zero net energy (ZNE) standard for school environments. ZNE buildings represent high performance buildings that combine ...

Getting to Zero With the Passive House Design Standard 

Post / October 25, 2019 / Zero Net Energy

With growing consensus about the economic and social costs of climate change, an increasing number of cities and states have set ambitious carbon reduction goals. When it comes to the built environment, advanced energy codes and policies have proven to ...

Votes Matter for Better Buildings

Post / October 31, 2019 / Codes And Policy / Energy Codes

Building code officials, sustainability officers, builders, efficiency advocates and others are leaving Las Vegas after attending the International Code Council’s (ICC) annual conference and public comment hearings on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Updated every three years, the ...

Innovations in Energy-Efficient Apartments

News / September 28, 2019 / Building Innovation

Published by MHN: Faced with the urgency of reducing carbon footprints and greenhouse gases, multifamily operators are embarking on a new era of energy efficiency. No one-size-fits-all approach exists; strategies vary widely by location and multifamily category. Whether the community ...

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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

Partner with NBI for a new energy future for buildings!

The energy industry is rapidly evolving. NBI works with and on behalf of partners to help make sense of emerging trends and to ensure the best outcomes for improved energy performance in the built environment. Success means cost savings for business and residents, more comfortable living and work spaces, and dramatically reducing carbon emissions that are fueling climate change.

Our partners make this important work possible with their contributions.
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What's your number?

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.