CleanTechnica•24 days ago
Undefining a Zero Emissions Building Harms Consumers, Wastes Energy, and Will Lead to Polluting Buildings
- •The Department of Energy (DOE) has rescinded its National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building, a voluntary certification standard established in June 2024.
- •This policy reversal eliminates clear, certifiable criteria for designating clean buildings, introducing significant regulatory uncertainty for developers and large power consumers.
- •The absence of a standardized definition may complicate green building development, hinder the achievement of sustainability goals, and potentially lead to less efficient or more polluting building practices.
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