A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for net zero energy (ZNE) buildings in the residential and commercial sectors, examining major market changes, as well as drivers and barriers, key technology and design trends, and related regulation and outreach programs.

As local and global energy issues continue to intensify, a greater emphasis is being placed on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and building energy use. Changes in technology, regulation, and education have allowed zero energy buildings (ZEBs) to penetrate different markets across various building types outside of the single-family residences and one-story office buildings that were first able to achieve ZNE. Click to tweet: According to a new report from @NavigantRSRCH, the technology to achieve ZNE is available for almost any building type, yet cost and education remain a challenge.

“An increasing number of ZNE building pilots has proven the feasibility of wider adoption,” says Benjamin Freas, principal research analyst with Navigant Research. “Yet, the cost associated with reaching net zero is currently not acceptable to most building owners.”

Despite these barriers, regulation, education, and market awareness continue to expand and are expected to help move the ZNE and ZEB markets forward, according to the report. Drivers behind ZNE projects include operating cost reductions, energy security, and customer attraction, among others.

The report,Net Zero Energy Buildings, analyzes the global market for ZNE buildings in the residential and commercial sectors. The study examines the major changes in the ZNE buildings market in the last few years, as well as issues that are keeping the market from taking off or becoming more mainstream. Key technology and design trends are analyzed, with a focus on analysis tools and design methods. The report also examines the regulations and education and outreach programs related to ZNE buildings. An Executive Summary of the report is available for free download on the Navigant Research website.

About Navigant Research

Navigant Research, the dedicated research arm of Navigant, provides market research and benchmarking services for rapidly changing and often highly regulated industries. In the energy sector, Navigant Research focuses on in-depth analysis and reporting about global clean technology markets. The team’s research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research and demand assessment, and deep examination of technology trends to provide a comprehensive view of the Energy Technologies, Utility Transformations, Transportation Efficiencies, and Buildings Innovations sectors. Additional information about Navigant Research can be found at www.navigantresearch.com.

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* The information contained in this press release concerning the report, Net Zero Energy Buildings, is a summary and reflects Navigant Research’s current expectations based on market data and trend analysis. Market predictions and expectations are inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from those contained in this press release or the report. Please refer to the full report for a complete understanding of the assumptions underlying the report’s conclusions and the methodologies used to create the report. Neither Navigant Research nor Navigant undertakes any obligation to update any of the information contained in this press release or the report.