Although not legally enforceable, the EPA's new definition could appeal to developers looking to simplify sustainable projects.
for 2030 and 2050 in New York. For California, a zero net energy project is defined as an “energy-efficient building where, on a source energy basis, the actual annual consumed energy is less than or equal to the on-site renewable generated energy.” Meanwhile, New York’sfrom 2019 sets carbon emission caps based on building sizes, along with multiple avenues to offset such emissions.
Although the EPA’s new definitional framework is not legally binding, the standardization could still prove incredibly attractive for real estate developers involved in projects across multiple states seeking a streamlined process. “A workable, usable federal definition of zero-emission buildings can bring some desperately needed uniformity and consistency to a chaotic regulatory landscape,” Duane Desiderio, senior vice president and counsel for the Real Estate Roundtable, explained viaMultiple projects in recent years have attempted to improve upon sustainable building practices in order to meet climate change’s steepest challenges.
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