net-zero

adjective

net-ze·ro ˈnet-ˈzē-(ˌ)rō

-ˈzir-(ˌ)ō

: resulting in neither a surplus nor a deficit of something specified when gains and losses are added together

net-zero carbon emissions

The General Services Administration has sealed an unusual deal to guarantee achievement of net-zero energy consumption in a federal facility …—

Charles S. Clark

especially, of buildings : producing enough energy (as through solar panels or passive heating) to offset any energy consumed

By 2020 all new homes built in California will have to be net-zero buildings that produce enough power to offset all their energy needs … —

K. Kaufmann

Another affordable, net-zero house is under construction in North Minneapolis, and a third is in development at the school. —

John Cary

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The state set a goal for 940,000 EVs registered in the state by 2040 to help achieve net-zero emissions statewide by 2050. —

John Frank, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024 While not all companies offer net-zero buildings like Reframe, Mr. Pullen says building in a factory setting lends itself to tighter structures that hold their temperature better. —

Jacob Posner, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024 Initiatives like achieving net-zero emissions, constructing environmentally resilient airports, leveraging technology for positive change, and curbing direct and indirect pollution are key parts of this sustainability challenge. —

Justin Newell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Going forward, Jared is committed to upholding its responsible sourcing values and strives to hit new goals, like Signet’s mission of committing to a net-positive water impact and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions both by 2050. —

Layla Ilchi, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for net-zero