Property: Zero Energy Buildings

What is happening? Zero Energy Buildings have increased 350% since 2011. Today there are 150. An example of a Zero Energy Building is one that draws its heat from underground water sources, its electricity from solar panels, & has triple paned windows to track carbon dioxide and allow fresh air in.

Why is this important? Illinois state energy plan includes Zero Energy buildings as one of its many options.

How will this be important? These technologies, including electric heat pumps for water heaters, are most common in buildings, but geothermal and other Zero Energy Building tools are spreading to residential building.

Chicago Tribune via Governing | Zero-Energy Buildings Are the Future Structures of Illinois