Zero Energy Certification 1.1 Program Manual
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Table of Contents
Zero Energy Certification 1.1 Program Manual
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GrabGrab
GrabGrab
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  • Copyright
  • Acknowledgments
  • Executive Summary
  • Call to Action
  • Introduction
    • Introduction to Zero Energy Certification
      • How Zero Energy Certification Works
    • How to Use the Program Manual
    • Additional Tools and Support
    • Other ILFI Programs
  • Zero Energy Certification Compliance Details
    • Project Boundary
    • Typology
    • Scale Jumping
    • Intent + Requirements
    • Clarifications
      • Energy Budget Clarifications
      • Energy Use Clarifications
      • Performance Period Clarifications
      • Renewable Energy Clarifications
      • Scale Jumping
    • Exceptions
    • Documentation Requirements
    • Case Studies
    • Resources
  • ILFI Program Glossary
    • A-G Terms
    • H-P Terms
    • Q-Z Terms
  • Summary of Changes
    • April 2025 Updates
      • Changes to Clarifications (Q1 2025)
    • Previous versions of the Program Manual
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Zero Energy Certification Compliance Details

The compliance details provide guidance that is applicable to all project types. It describes the characteristics that classify a project for purposes of certification, including Project Boundary and Typology designations, and Scale Jumping, a novel approach to compliance that extends project benefits beyond the borders of the site.

Other ILFI Programs
Project Boundary
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