Net Zero Energy Buildings: The Future of Facilities

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 that can be implemented to give a building its net zero energy designation. There are now net zero energy buildings in more than 44 states nationwide, totaling more than 45 million square feet of development. NBI reported that private sector investments have spurred a 700 percent increase in net zero energy buildings since 2012, with education, office and multifamily facilities comprising 72 percent of these buildings