QuixoticgeekI don't think this is getting the coverage it needs. Scottish government to require passivhaus standard for all new build homes. This is big. Really big. Growing out of lessons from the 70's oil crisis. Passivhaus buildings use very little energy to heat, or to cool. We've known how to do this for decades. It's gross negligence from all western governments that the same is not true of all new builds in the developed world.
Gil Friend, sustainability OG@quixoticgeek
Yep, "Really big."
Are any other jurisdictions making this move? (In the US? Anywhere else?)
Yep, "Really big."
Are any other jurisdictions making this move? (In the US? Anywhere else?)
Dutchart@gfriend @quixoticgeek In the Netherlands the rules and regulations are very strict, and they continue to evolve to what we call zero-on-the-meter (lit. translation).
@gfriend @quixoticgeek its not my field perse, but the legal requirements are now ‘almost energy neutral’, in terms of energy usage, and use of sustainable materials. The aim is towards zero. There is a lot of online info but mostly-of course- in Dutch. 🤷♂️
@dutchart @quixoticgeek Thanks Dutchart. Here in California we're trying to shift from the older energy neural" standard to an arguably more relevant "climate neutral" standard, recognizing that increased use of renewable energy may be need to replace some fossil uses.