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Assessment of the Technical Potential for Achieving Net Zero-Energy Buildings in the Commercial Sector

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/922145· OSTI ID:922145
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 this sector will require aggressive research goals and rapid implementation of the research results.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-99GO10337
OSTI ID:
922145
Report Number(s):
NREL/TP-550-41957
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English