Intermountain Sustainability Summit
March 18, 2021
A Path for Utah's Future - Zero Net Energy Buildings - Part 1
Presented by: Shawna Gabriela Cuan, Elevated Energy Solutions; David Griffin II, Griffin EnerG Consulting; Jeremy Farner, Weber State University; and Kevin Emerson, Utah Clean Energy
Zero net energy (ZNE) is a breakthrough approach to buildings that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, maximizes energy efficiency and conservation, and supplies renewable energy and storage in a highly customizable format. Residential ZNE homes are being built and retrofitted around the United States, including Utah. Advancing the growth of ZNE homes in Utah means improved indoor air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change and local air quality pollution, and energy cost savings. This session will highlight the importance of ZNE in Utah. Presenters will explain what ZNE is and how it works; present interactive infographics that show how ZNE is incorporated into a residential home; explain how to obtain ZNE certification; and highlight a real-world case study of a Utah ZNE project. Attendees will learn about ZNE and be able to ask questions to understand how to implement ZNE in their own residential projects.
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