Edward Brzezowski, PE, Noveda Technologies, Branchburg, N.J.
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Building Automation and Controls
November 1, 2008
Divide to conquer net-zero
Getting to net-zero carbon emissions is a difficult challenge for any building. First, you have to decide if you're going to tackle both electrical and thermal energy loads, which really is a lot to take on at once. Having faced this decision, I recommend the divide-and-conquer approach: Choose net-zero electrical or thermal, and after achieving one, tackle the other.
By Edward Brzezowski, PE, Noveda Technologies, Branchburg, N.J.