Zero Net Energy/Decarbonization Resources for Local Governments
Zero Net Energy/Decarbonization Resources for Local Governments
This page provides a list of online resources relevant to local ordinances, zero net energy (zne), and decarbonization. Suggest additional links for this page by emailing codes@bayren.org.
- BayREN Municipal Zero Net Energy/Zero Net Carbon Assistance. BayREN is providing zero net energy (ZNE) engineering analysis to support local governments to lead by example in their own facilities.
- BayREN Energy Target and Benchmark Tool. BayREN’s Energy Target and Benchmark Tool is a free web service that can be used to set building energy performance targets for construction and renovation projects, and to benchmark performance after construction.
- New Buildings Institute Getting to Zero Resource Hub (external link) The Getting to Zero Resource Hub is an open-source collection of over 300 zero energy and zero carbon resources across six different topic areas: design & development, embodied carbon, local governments toolkit, codes & policy, residential, and schools.
- Building Decarbonization Coalition Clean Building Compass. (external link) Building Decarbonization Coalition’s Clean Building Compass provides tools, case studies and templates to help local governments navigate the climate crisis, inspire action, and network with other local government staff.
- State of California ZNE policy. (external link) This outlines the state of California’s zero net energy policy for new and existing state buildings.
- Bay Area Community Choice Aggregator/Local Government Programs (pdf). Handout on Bay Area Programs for Decarbonization of Municipal Buildings & Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
- Municipal Zero Net Energy (ZNE) Resources and Templates Packet (combined pdf). Policy analysis and template language to help jurisdictions take early action toward the State’s ZNE goals. This packet is made up of the following, individual resources:
