Mark Walsh-Cooke, PE, LEED AP BD+C; and Carolyn Sarno Goldthwaite

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HVAC/R and Mechanical July 23, 2015

Case study: Zero-net energy transit center

The John W. Olver Transit Center zero-net energy (ZNE) project is a high-performance building designed with reduced energy loads, passive design strategies, maximized efficiency of mechanical and electrical systems, and on-site power generation.

By Mark Walsh-Cooke, PE, LEED AP BD+C; and Carolyn Sarno Goldthwaite
HVAC/R and Mechanical July 23, 2015

Defining net zero energy

ASHRAE has a goal: net zero energy for all new buildings by 2030. What do engineers need to know to achieve this goal on their projects? How can the various engineered systems within a nonresidential building be integrated to achieve this goal?

By Mark Walsh-Cooke, PE, LEED AP BD+C; and Carolyn Sarno Goldthwaite