Abstract
This report summarizes the findings from research conducted at NREL to assess the technical potential for zero-energy building technologies and practices to reduce the impact of commercial buildings on the U.S. energy system. Commercial buildings currently account for 18% of annual U.S. energy consumption, and energy use is growing along with overall floor area. Reducing the energy use of thissector will require aggressive research goals and rapid implementation of the research results.
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 114 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2007 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/TP-550-41957
Keywords
- assessment
- building technology
- commercial building
- zero energy buildings