Explore: Building Energy

A Zero-Energy Building (ZEB), also known as a Net Zero-Energy (NZE) building, is a building with net zero energy consumption, meaning the total amount

An energy-plus building (also called: plus energy building, plus-energy house, efficiency-plus house) produces more energy from renewable energy sources

that are more energy efficient than conventional systems. For example, insulating a building allows it to use less heating and cooling energy while still

maximum extent, including energy saving, land saving, water saving, material saving, etc., during the whole life cycle of the building, protecting the environment

Energy conservation is the effort to reduce wasteful energy consumption by using fewer energy services. This can be done by using energy more effectively

energy consumption and carbon emissions. Traditional heating and active cooling systems are absent, or their use is secondary. Low-energy buildings may

Building automation systems (BAS), also known as building management system (BMS) or building energy management system (BEMS), is the automatic centralized

Energy Star (trademarked ENERGY STAR) is an energy-efficiency program established in 1992. It is administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

improve building energy efficiency could limit building final energy demand to just above current levels, meaning that the average energy intensity of the

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (2024/1275), the "EPBD") is the European Union's main legislative instrument aiming to promote the improvement