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NBI Seeks New Entries for its Getting to Zero Buildings Database

November 27, 2019 / Zero Net Energy

New Buildings Institute (NBI) invites designers, builders, developers and owners of zero energy and low energy commercial buildings to submit their projects to the Getting to Zero Buildings Database. The database represents North America’s most comprehensive listing of zero energy...

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

October 17, 2019 / Zero Net Energy

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

Zero Net Energy (ZNE) school awards seek to honor California innovation and leadership in zero net energy K-12 schools and community colleges

August 28, 2019 / Zero Net Energy

With more than 80 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...

USGBC And New Buildings Institute Sign MOU To Work Together To Advance Energy Efficiency In Net Zero Buildings

June 3, 2019 / New Buildings Institute

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and New Buildings Institute (NBI) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing the organizations’ relationship. The MoU was signed on May 14 in Seattle, Wash. and defines parameters on how the two...

ASHRAE and New Buildings Institute sign MOU to work together to advance energy efficiency in buildings

May 15, 2019 / About

NBI CEO Ralph DiNola and ASHRAE President Sheila Hayter sign a new MOU. At right is incoming ASHRAE President Darryl Boyce. ASHRAE and New Buildings Institute (NBI) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing the organizations’ relationship. The...

Zero Energy Schools Capture the Attention of Policymakers as Count of Projects Hits 191 Across the U.S. and Canada

March 13, 2019 / Zero Net Energy

Zero energy (ZE) buildings, those that use only as much energy as can be generated by clean, renewable resources, are on a solid growth path in the United States. In particular, ZE schools represent the largest segment in this market,...

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

October 30, 2018 / Zero Net Energy

Five exemplary individuals, school districts, and school projects were honored last night with ZNE School Leadership Awards for their innovation and leadership in driving a new zero net energy (ZNE) standard for school environments in California. ZNE buildings represent high...

Private Sector Investments Contribute to Over 700 Percent Growth in Zero Energy Buildings Market Since 2012

February 27, 2018 / Zero Net Energy

New Buildings Institute’s (NBI) 2018 zero energy buildings list includes nearly 500 verified and emerging zero energy (ZE) buildings across the United States and Canada—a 700 percent increase since NBI began tracking projects in 2012, with private sector investment now...

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

November 29, 2017 / Zero Net Energy

Six exemplary individuals, design teams and school districts were honored with ZNE School Leadership Awards Tuesday evening for their innovation and leadership in driving a new zero net energy (ZNE) standard for school environments. ZNE buildings represent high performance buildings that...

New Stretch Code Measures Help Cities & States Fast-Track Building Energy Savings

November 7, 2017 / Codes And Policy

With increasing pressure to deliver on energy and climate action goals, cities and states are turning to more stringent building energy codes as an effective strategy to increase building energy efficiency and accelerate progress on outcomes. By adopting forward-looking stretch...

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NBI Seeks New Entries for its Getting to Zero Buildings Database

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

Zero Net Energy (ZNE) school awards seek to honor California innovation and leadership in zero net energy K-12 schools and community colleges

USGBC And New Buildings Institute Sign MOU To Work Together To Advance Energy Efficiency In Net Zero Buildings

ASHRAE and New Buildings Institute sign MOU to work together to advance energy efficiency in buildings

Zero Energy Schools Capture the Attention of Policymakers as Count of Projects Hits 191 Across the U.S. and Canada

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

Private Sector Investments Contribute to Over 700 Percent Growth in Zero Energy Buildings Market Since 2012

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

New Stretch Code Measures Help Cities & States Fast-Track Building Energy Savings