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Net Zero Energy Buildings: The Future of Facilities

August 1, 2018 / Zero Net Energy / What's New

Published by facilities.net: Net zero energy may seem out of reach for many building owners and managers, but it’s no longer a niche trend. Whether it’s ground-up construction or an update to an existing building, there are countless sustainability measures...

Career Opportunity at NBI

August 1, 2018 / New Buildings Institute / What's New

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.

ZNE School Awards Seek to Honor California Innovation and Leadership in Zero Net Energy K-12 Schools and Community Colleges

August 1, 2018 / Zero Net Energy

With 62 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 resources to...

Show Me the Money: The Business Opportunity of Grid-Interactive Buildings

July 19, 2018 / Building Innovation / What's New

Published by GreenBiz: Utilities, grid operators, homeowners, and private- and public-sector building owners and operators are all buzzing about buildings that dynamically interact with the electric grid. They present an exciting opportunity to go beyond net-zero energy and provide valuable...

New Net-Zero Waste Management Centre Constructed in Ontario’s Oxford County

July 13, 2018 / Zero Net Energy / In the News

Published in Daily Commercial News: The new Waste Management and Education Centre in Oxford County, Ont. is expected to receive a Zero Net Energy certification from the New Buildings Institute (NBI). The building, which was constructed on a landfill site...

Oxford County Opens Net-Zero Energy Waste Management & Education Centre, Showcases Commitment to 100% Renewable Energy

July 5, 2018 / Zero Net Energy / In the News

Published by Exchange Magazine: Gateman-Milloy celebrated the opening of a modern new facility with its client Oxford County last week. The new building, located at 384060 Salford Rd., Salford, Ontario, was designed and built to meet aggressive energy efficiency and...

How to Attain Net Zero Energy for Large-Scale Facilities

July 3, 2018 / Zero Net Energy / What's New

Conversations — and aspirations — around high-performing buildings have evolved quickly. Ten years ago, we dreamed of achieving LEED certification on high energy building types such as hospitals and labs. Net zero energy buildings were a costly pipe dream, at...

2017 Zero Energy Residential Study Released

June 15, 2018 / Zero Net Energy / What's New

Annual growth in building starts of net-zero energy homes in 2017 has reached 70%–more than doubling year-over-year performance. The latest data appears in the 2017 Zero Energy Residential Study just published by the Net Zero Energy Coalition. The Rockefeller Brothers...

Build Better Buildings in Pittsburgh

June 12, 2018 / New Buildings Institute / Metering / In the News

Published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The city can meet its climate-action goals, but only if its buildings are more energy-efficient…It was good to see the Post-Gazette’s coverage of City Council’s 8-0 vote to adopt the ambitious Climate Action Plan 3.0,...

Solar Panels Power New Schools—and New Ways of Learning

June 6, 2018 / Zero Net Energy / What's New

Published by WIRED: Buildings that make at least as much energy as they use are called “net-zero” (and “net positive” if they make more than they need). And nationwide, K-12 schools are leading a fledgling “net-zero” building boom that has...

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