Zero Net Energy Buildings Could Become The Norm … Eventually
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The built environment is a crucial part of the equation to fight climate change and reach energy security, but there are challenges to achieving pervasive sustainability measures, especially for buildings targeting zero net energy status. In June 2015, the California Public Utilities Commission launched a new residential zero net energy action plan designed to make all new residential construction zero net energy by the beginning of 2020. The due date subsequently elapsed, and instead of the fin…