Defining a Zero Energy Building
Credits: 2 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This course addresses the criteria which defines: What is a zero energy consumption building. A net zero-energy building (ZEB) is a residential or commercial building with greatly reduced energy needs, through efficiency gains such that the balance of energy needs can be supplied with renewable technologies. Despite the excitement over the phrase “zero energy,” we lack a common definition, or even a common understanding, of what it means.Topics:
In this course, we use a sample of current generation, low-energy buildings to explore the concept of zero energy:- Introduction to Zero Energy Buildings
- what the concept of zero energy means
- why a clear and measurable definition is needed
- how we have progressed toward the ZEB goal
- Grid Connectability
- Definitions and Examples of Zero Energy Structures
- Cost Benefits
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Intended Audience: electrical, mechanical, civil, energy, chemical, environmental, construction,and industrial engineers. However, this course could appeal to engineers of other disciplines as well.
Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy
Donald Parnell, PE