Improving Occupant Behavior to More Effectively Achieve Net Zero Energy Buildings

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  • Author : Steven M. Nickels
  • Release Date : 2011
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Book Description: ABSTRACT: Net Zero Energy Buildings are essentially the pinnacle of what sustainable construction is trying to accomplish. As a minimum, a net zero energy building must achieve an operating net zero energy demand. This means that all building energy demands must be offset by the energy harvested within the site or project. Energy efficient technologies and buildings (i.e., LEED certified buildings), along with integrated design have historically been considered the key components to achieving a Net Zero Energy Building. An area that has not received the necessary attention, is improving upon building occupant behavior. This is remarkable considering that a building's occupant behavior can account for half of a building's energy demand. The combination of implementing both the energy efficient technologies seen in LEED certified buildings along with the improvement of occupant behavior, could significantly increase the possibility of achieving a Net Zero Energy Building. This study has determined the effectiveness that financial incentives and disincentives could have on improving occupant behavior. Currently at the University of Florida, academic units are not held accountable for their energy use. Without holding these academic units accountable to a monetary budget, there is no way to control or encourage responsible occupant behavior.

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