NBI has been tracking the zero energy building sector for over a decade and our annual Zero Energy Buildings List is just about complete, with nearly 700 zero energy verified and...

Join local and regional professionals in learning methods to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment through policy. During the National Grid Zero Net Energy Spring Forum: Policy, presenters share...

This is a Best of the Forum session. States and local governments are actively developing policy approaches aimed at driving towards zero energy and/or zero carbon new buildings and deep...

Zero energy school construction is a growing trend across the country. An innovative combination of internal and external champions, integrated design, energy efficiency management strategies and renewable energy is making...

The National Grid Zero Net Energy Spring Forum Design Webinar features local technical experts who highlight case study projects that feature deep energy savings and net zero design. RMI and...

Building on the overview provided in the Zero Net Carbon Schools webinar hosted on April 1, 2020, this 2-hour webinar took the place of the previously scheduled in person workshop...

This one-hour webinar highlights two projects that demonstrate the proof-of concept in zero energy school construction: King Open/Cambridge Street Upper Schools & Community Complex in Cambridge, MA and Richardsville Elementary...

NBI is a supporter of the Passive House 2020 – Choose Your Future. The core mission of Passive House 2020 is to demonstrate and discuss how (and why) building owners,...

Getting to zero requires targeting both operating and embodied carbon. Buildings are responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions–28% attributed to operational carbon, and 11% to embodied emissions from materials...

Intended for K-12 & community college administrators, operations managers, school board members, and other influencers, this training goes in depth on zero net carbon (ZNC) school retrofit strategies, lessons learned...

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. Learn more about how...

The one-hour session provides an overview of the new building lighting system requirements. The focus of this session is on the new lighting power density requirements, a discussion on the...

The one-hour session provides an overview of the building envelope provisions of the OCEC including the updated building envelope R-value/U-factor requirements, continuous air barrier requirements, and other significant changes between...

This one-hour session provides an overview of the HVAC requirements for typical Oregon buildings and focus the training on provisions that have a significant impact on the energy use of...

The path to zero energy school construction can be a daunting one. Some issues may seem overwhelming such as, how do you pay for it? Financing renewable energy solutions and...

A critical element in any effort to promote a low carbon world is the engagement of all users and stakeholders in the mission. Across the world students are demanding action...

This one-hour webinar highlights two projects that demonstrate the proof-of concept in zero energy school construction: P.S. 62 – the Kathleen Grimm School in Staten Island, NY and John J...

Are you planning to vote in the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code update this November? If you’re new to the process, consider joining this free webinar to learn about the...

Learn about the top energy efficiency proposals under consideration in the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) update process — including those with the most potential to impact new buildings...

Join us for a webinar on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) update process. During this 90-minute session, experts outline the best opportunities for achieving substantial energy savings that...

Hundreds of cities, counties, and states around the country have set aggressive energy efficiency and climate goals. However, there is often a disconnect between these bold goals and the day-to-day...

Team Zero has concluded its fourth annual inventory of housing in the U.S. and Canada on the path to zero energy operations. Watch this NBI-hosted webinar where Ann Edminster shares...

Hear about the status of residential and commercial energy efficiency proposals for the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) in this webinar. This 90 minute session features experts explaining the...

Targets for zero energy and zero carbon outcomes are growing exponentially. Recently, Grand View Research Inc. forecast $78.8 billion of growth in the global zero energy (ZE) building market by...

Updating of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is underway! Watch our previously recorded webinar hosted by New Buildings Institute and the Energy Efficiency Codes Council to hear from...

The majority of school buildings operating today can achieve zero energy performance, and schools looking to upgrade campus buildings have resources they can use to achieve low-energy goals. Join this...

Zero energy schools are indeed possible and don't have to come with a premium price tag! Watch our one-hour webinar focusing on new design guidance that helps school projects cost...

Schools are leading the race to zero energy (ZE) construction with over 100 verified and emerging educational buildings across the country. These buildings are low-energy projects that consume only as...

Natural gas accounts for over 50% of the recent carbon dioxide growth in the past few years, leading some policymakers to look at building decarbonization to meet local climate goals...

With building occupants spending an average of 90% of their time indoors, indoor environmental quality is key to occupant comfort and health and provides a unique opportunity to focus on...