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Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department announces national definition of a zero emissions building
Guideline will help contractors build quality, energy-efficient buildings for millions of Americans
Today the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a national definition of a zero-emissions building that will help advance efforts to decarbonize the buildings sector. Energy use in buildings is responsible for one-third of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
While the guidelines are not a rule, the agency hopes this new guideline will send a strong market signal to help the nation reduce global warming pollution from the building sector 65% by 2035 and 90% by 2050.
“Definitions matter,” said Johanna Neumann, Senior Director of the Campaign for 100% Renewable Energy at Environment America Research & Policy Center. “A clear, consistent, and measurable framework for defining zero-emissions buildings will help efficient buildings that run on renewable energy become the norm in America.”
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