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Dec. 23, 2013: Energy and Sustainability Industry Conference Set for February

Conference Will Discuss Renewable Energy, Developing Net Zero and Positive Energy Buildings

December 23, 2013

AGRION is hosting its second annual Energy & Sustainability Summit in New York City on Feb. 5-6, 2014 at the Metropolitan Pavilion. Dubbed Disrupt 100+, it will bring together leaders in energy, infrastructure, and sustainability.

Dec. 16, 2013: ASHRAE Announces Technology Award Recipients

First Place Awards Will Be Presented at ASHRAE 2014 Winter Conference

December 16, 2013

ASHRAE has announced that a net zero facility, a historic building, a cheese factory, a residence, a college building, and an agriscience farm are being recognized with ASHRAE Technology Awards. These awards recognize outstanding achievements by members in the application of innovative building design.

Walgreens Debuts Nation’s First Net Zero Energy Retail Store in Evanston, Ill.

Walgreens Plans to Generate Electricity and Reduce Energy Usage in the Store by More Than 50 Percent

December 9, 2013

With its solar panels, wind turbines, and a geothermal system, Walgreens celebrated the official opening of what is believed to be the nation’s first net zero energy retail store, anticipated to produce energy equal to or greater than it consumes.

TAG Mechanical Installs HVAC, Solar for Net-Zero Village Hall

Facility Is First Net-Zero Municipal Building in New York State

October 21, 2013

Mechanical contracting firm TAG Mechanical Systems Inc. announced that it provided HVAC mechanical systems and a 54 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system for the Skaneateles Village Hall in Skaneateles, N.Y. The facility is the first municipal net-zero energy building in New York State.

Aug. 14, 2013: First Net-Zero Home Unveiled in Cold, Dry Climate

The Zero Home Is Designed to Eliminate Homeowner’s Energy Bills

August 14, 2013

Vivint and Garbett Homes have announced what they say is the first affordable, climate 5 net-zero home to achieve a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rating of 0. Located in Herriman, Utah, this non-custom, self-sufficient, solar-powered home, called The Zero Home, can generate as much energy as it consumes.

Net-Zero Schools Lead the Green Pack

More Districts Utilizing High-Efficiency HVAC Equipment to Reach Energy Goals

Jen Anesi

August 5, 2013

Many schools are turning to highly efficient HVAC solutions for both new-build and retrofit projects, indicating that the once-novel concept of LEED-certified and zero-energy schools may soon become commonplace in school districts across the U.S.

Project Files: Net-Zero Neighborhood

July 15, 2013

The goal was to develop a master-planned Eco Village community featuring LEED® Platinum, carbon-negative, net-zero energy-use homes.

May 28, 2013: Net-Zero Community Uses Energy Efficiency Planning Software

May 28, 2013

Ekotrope, developer of software for analyzing and designing energy-efficient buildings, has been selected by Green Key Village, the developer of a new net-zero energy Florida subdivision.