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A Wave of Net Zero Energy Schools Crests in the South

April 11, 2017 / Zero Net Energy / In the News

Published by the Kendeda Fund: According to the New Buildings Institute, four of the five states with the most net zero energy schools underway in 2016 were in the South — even though high humidity, low power rates, and few...

Net Zero Energy Buildings Grow 74% Since 2015

March 30, 2017 / Zero Net Energy / In the News

Published in BUILDINGS: The 332 buildings verified as or on their way to achieving net zero energy certification represent a 74% increase since the last count in late 2015, according to a report by the New Buildings Institute (NBI). By...

The Winding Path to Net Zero

March 29, 2017 / Zero Net Energy / In the News

As environmentally friendly features become a mainstay of commercial property, learn what it takes to excel at selling and leasing green space in this article by Realtor Magazine. Cathy Higgins, Research Director, was interviewed for the article. “Cities are very...

Forecasting Energy Policy in 2017: Energy Efficiency Still a Major Opportunity for FMs

March 23, 2017 / Codes And Policy / In the News

Jim Edelson, Director of Codes and Policy, is quoted in this article from facilitiesnet. This is the first of a four-part cover story, looking at how the current administration policy may affect energy policy for the road ahead. Moves in federal...

Moving Faster Toward Zero Net Energy

February 16, 2017 / Zero Net Energy / In the News

Published by USGBC: In 2017, USGBC is setting our expectations to zero—zero net energy. According to a report released last quarter by the New Buildings Institute (NBI), there are currently 332 buildings that have been either verified as or are...

Oregonians Will Help Shape Critical New Cannabis Environmental Standards

January 18, 2017 / In the News

Posted in the Portland Business Journal: The Resource Innovation Institute wants to ensure cannabis growers and others operate sustainably. Several representatives of well-known groups have landed on a key committee, the Technical Advisory Council, that will promote energy and water...

Exponential Growth in Net Zero Energy Buildings Predicted for the Next Two Decades

January 5, 2017 / Zero Net Energy / In the News

Published by Building Design + Construction: The global market for products and services related to achieving net zero energy in residential and commercial construction and renovation is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 44.5% between 2014...

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

November 7, 2016 / Zero Net Energy / In the News

California is leading the nation in the transformation of K-12 schools and community colleges to zero net energy (ZNE) performance. To honor early innovation and leadership in this market, nine inaugural ZNE School Leadership Awards were given on behalf of...

Smartglass International’s retrofit project with SPD-SmartGlass will protect priceless paintings at the University of Edinburgh and increases energy efficiency in buildings

September 23, 2016 / Advanced Buildings / In the News

Research Frontiers licensee Smartglass International addresses the long term savings that commercial organizations can realize when they install SPD-SmartGlass in their buildings. From 2016-2023, it is estimated that $960 billion will be invested to make existing buildings more environmentally friendly....

Zero-Net-Energy Schools

August 15, 2016 / Zero Net Energy / In the News

When it comes to zero-net-energy (ZNE) buildings, children are leading the way. In one year, a ZNE building generates with its own renewable energy the equivalent energy it consumes in that year. Typically, some months a ZNE building is generating...

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