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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is currently researching Net Zero Energy (NZE) homes, using their newly constructed Net Zero Energy Residential Test Facility.
In addition, NIST is collaborating with energy experts to analyze and prioritize the steps needed to achieve NZE homes. Their most recent report details a set of guidelines to help in the process of constructing and designing these homes.
This report organizes its guidelines into three main focal areas, then breaks down the priorities of each area so the information is easily accessible. It also calls for a scoring system that will help consumers understand where their home fits in terms of gaining NZE status.
The author of this article presents RESNET‘s Home Energy Rating System as a starting place for creating a more detailed solution to the scale. NZE homes should be an area of focus for our future. The recent NIST research, while not yet perfected, provides many valuable ideas for moving toward this goal.
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