%T The way forward—moving toward net zero energy standards
%A Adisa Alawode
%A Priya Rajagopalan


%I Springer
%D 2018

%K Energy, %K Sustainable building design and construction, %K Zero energy building, %K Energy efficiency, %K Energy consumption, %K Passive house, %K Regulatory standards, %K Regulatory instruments

%P 199-213
%R 10.1007/978-981-10-7880-4_13
%U https://apo.org.au/node/218306

%X Net zero energy building (NZEB) standards have been gaining prominence lately as the next performance target for buildings. However, despite the demonstrated benefits of such building performance across triple bottom-line concepts, Australia is yet to formulate a policy toward adopting a net zero energy building standard. Evidence from various scholars suggests that Australia cannot delay the implementation of deep improvements in energy efficiency in the built environment any longer, as issues of energy security, affordability and increasing greenhouse gas emissions have become critical.
%9 Chapter