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Zero Energy Buildings
When it comes to zero energy entities, there are four primary definitions to define this category:
- A Zero Energy Building (ZEB) essentially means that the annual energy delivered to the building is equal to or less than the on-site annual renewable energy exported from the building.
- A Zero Energy Campus consists of a collection of buildings and/or systems for which the same conditions apply - the annual energy delivered to the campus is equal to or less than the annual renewable energy exported from the campus.
- A Zero Energy Portfolio applies the same conditions to a presumed non-contiguous collection of near zero energy buildings or campuses - the annual energy delivered to the portfolio is equal to or less than the annual renewable energy exported from the portfolio.
- A Zero Energy Community applies the same conditions to a presumed collection of zero energy buildings or campuses within that community’s boundaries - the annual energy delivered to the community is equal to or less than the annual renewable energy exported from the community.
In the case of Zero Energy Campuses, Portfolios, and Communities, they would allow for some building units within each to be net exporters and others to be near zero energy entities as long as the sum of the consumption still allows for the export of energy.
Right about now, you may be wondering: how does the subject of “zero energy” relate to commercial roofing and building envelope solutions? Well, the entire building envelope, especially the roof, are critical components of zero (and near zero) energy buildings. And at Standard Commercial Roofing and Building Envelope Solutions, we have the expertise to deliver on building construction specifications at a very high level, allowing customers to achieve as near to zero energy buildings as possible. And the professionals at Standard are genuinely interested in doing so.