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DOE Issues Definition of Zero-Energy Building

9/22/2015

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a common definition of a zero-energy building, also called a net zero energy or zero net energy building, that applies to campuses, portfolios, and communities. In addition to providing clarity across the industry, the new publication provides guidelines for measurement and implementation, specifically explaining ways to use this definition for building projects. Click here for more information.