The Zero Code Renewable Energy Procurement Framework works alongside energy efficiency, electrification measures and other decarbonization strategies to support the construction of code-compliant, zero-carbon buildings that use local clean energy.

The Zero Code 2.0 provides a national and international framework for building energy standards for new building construction that integrates cost-effective energy efficiency standards with on-site and/or off-site renewable energy to support the construction of zero carbon buildings.

To generate a building’s estimated energy consumption, and the renewable energy required to meet the Zero Code/IECC 2021 Renewable Energy Appendix and the Zero Code 2.0 – prescriptive or performance – enter information about your building and any on …

The Zero Code Renewable Energy Procurement Framework works alongside energy efficiency, electrification measures and other decarbonization strategies to support the construction of code-compliant, zero-carbon buildings that use local clean energy.

Below are instructions for completing the required input boxes (marked on the Zero Code Energy Calculator with a red star), which display the Estimated Building Energy Consumption and Renewable Energy Requirements.

The Zero Code Renewable Energy Procurement Framework is supported by Energy Calculators that ease the implementation process and reduce errors when applying the prescriptive compliance path of the referenced energy efficiency standard (ASHRAE 90.1-2016, ASHRAE 90.1-2019, IECC 2021, and the 2019 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards ...

The Zero Code Renewable Energy Procurement Framework provides cities and states guidance for including renewable energy as part of their strategy to achieve zero-carbon buildings. It is an essential tool in any policymaker’s toolbox to meet their building decarbonization goals.

The ZERO Code, which can be adopted immediately, integrates cost-effective energy efficiency standards with on-site and/or off-site renewable energy resulting in Zero-Net-Carbon (ZNC) buildings. The ZERO Code can either be incentivized or required by implementing jurisdictions.

Adoption of the ZERO Code is an important tool for local governments to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The ZERO Code can either be incentivized or mandated by implementing jurisdictions through building codes, municipal codes or zoning regulations.

The purpose of the ZERO Code is to provide a national and international building energy standard that establishes the minimum energy efficiency requirements of buildings other than low-rise residential buildings and requires renewable energy systems of adequate capacity to achieve zero-net-carbon.