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A goal of the California Energy Commission is to achieve “zero-net-energy” performance withnew residential construction by 2020. Over the past few years, the residential new construction industry has made tremendous progress in constructing higher performance homes, achieving exceptional levels of energy efficiency. This article provides a forward-looking perspective on the “Certifiable” nature of the ABC Green Home, defined to be a virtual "Net-Zero energy" model. The certification process generally requires three significant phases, encompassing pre-construction, construction and post-construction stages, though this varies somewhat by program. First, one conducts an objective plan review and evaluation – including a review and discussion point-by-point of the preliminary checklist - through a collective Design Review Charrette.
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