Zero Energy Certification™ is a standard developed by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI or the Institute) that recognizes the highest levels of energy performance that can be achieved by built projects. Globally, buildings consume more than 36% of final energy, the majority of which is still produced by using fossil fuels. This results in the building sector accounting for more than 37% of energy- and process-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions¹, which in turn have caused an alarming shift in global temperatures that imperil the human and natural worlds.
The Zero Energy Certification program presents a new energy paradigm, where built projects catalyze a transition toward a prosperous future for all with energy infrastructure that is clean, abundant, and resilient. This certification is the only global third-party verified standard that recognizes built projects with industry-leading energy performance and a balance of renewable energy without the use of combustion. The program utilizes a simple approach to certification that is based on measured energy performance rather than predicted outcomes.
¹ Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction, 2022 Global Status Report (2022)
