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- ZEB (Zero Energy Building)A net zero building is a building the produces as much energy on site as it consumes on an annual basis. From the DOE: an energy-efficient building where, on a source energy basis, the actual annual delivered energy is less than or equal to the on-site renewable exported energy. Source: US(...)
- ZEH (Zero Energy Home)Any house that averages out to net zero energy consumption. A zero energy home produces as much energy over a year as it consumes, typically using photovoltaics, or combined heat and power (CHP) to generate electricity on site. In a zero energy home, efficiencies in the building enclosure and(...)
- ZNE (Zero Net Energy)See Zero Energy Home (ZEH) and Zero Energy Building (ZEB). Source: Building Science Corporation
