Net-Zero Energy Commercial Building Initiative
EnergyPlus Version 4.0 Released
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Commercial Building Energy Alliances
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Net-Zero Energy Research
Read case studies of net-zero energy buildings being built today. Also, learn more about definitions and energy supply options. Read more.
The Net-Zero Energy Commercial Building Initiative aims to achieve marketable net-zero energy commercial buildings by 2025. Net-zero energy buildings generate as much energy as they consume through efficiency technologies and on-site power generation.
The Net-Zero Energy Commercial Building Initiative (or Commercial Building Initiative) encompasses all activities that support this goal including industry partnerships, research, and tool development.
On this Web site you can:
- Learn how the Department of Energy is working with alliances and partners to significantly improve commercial building efficiency and quality today
- Get key design and evaluation steps for developing energy-efficient and net-zero energy buildings
- Download energy simulation software, such as EnergyPlus, that helps designers and engineers see how a building will perform
- See case studies of high performance buildings and net-zero energy buildings from around the world. Share your success by entering information about your project.
- Obtain more information about the Commercial Building Initiative, including research projects and goals.