High Performance & Zero Net Energy
High performance and zero net energy buildings have an important role to play when it comes to creating a sustainable and energy secure future here in California and around the world. Achieving zero net energy is an ambitious goal, but with the help of In Balance Green Consulting, it is absolutely attainable.
We Can Help You Achieve Zero Net Energy in California
Our green building energy consultants collaborate with property owners, architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and other specialists at the outset of the project to uncover and develop the most effective methods for achieving zero net energy.
Are you embarking on a green building project? In Balance Green Consulting can set you up for success with our consulting services. We can help:
Develop a plan for your sustainable building project
Push the envelope and take your building’s performance to the next level
Find high-performance building solutions that fit your budget
Meet specific performance goals, like zero net energy
Achieve green building certifications like LEED, WELL Building, and more
Our in-house experts look at all the variables, including:
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We utilize building performance modeling to estimate heating & cooling loads and the home’s energy consumption allowing the project to compare efficiency features and determine what can be best utilized for the project’s needs. Energy modeling allows us to optimize your building for energy efficiency at the start of your project. We account for all systems in the building and how they impact each other in the energy model so that we can make data-based decisions for your building's high-performance or zero net energy design.
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Our team will review and assess your project’s design, be it at a schematic or construction document phase, as it relates to energy efficiency, moisture concerns, comfort and performance and provide our best recommendations.
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A water use analysis will provide you with insight into your building’s predicted water consumption and recommend strategies and systems that can reduce or reuse water effectively.
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Using passive solar design principles, we can advise on a home or building’s design to significantly reduce or shift its heating and cooling load. This will allow the project to reduce the proposed mechanical equipment size and consumption by taking advantage of appropriate solar gains. Passive solar design can significantly reduce your energy consumption and help you achieve zero net energy.
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As our buildings become tighter through better building practices, ventilation strategies are more important. We will help you optimize the ventilation system in your building for fresh, filtered, and healthy indoor air.
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Daylight modeling utilizing 3D-modeling and ray-tracing allows us to provide an accurate assessment of the designed daylight in your building for comfort and glare.
See What Zero Net Energy Looks Like in California
Click the links below to see some of our completed high performance and zero net energy projects, and visit our portfolio to learn more about our award-winning green building projects.
Plantronics
860 on the Wye
Additional high performance and zero net energy projects:
Silver Shoals - water analysis
Department of Industrial Relations - daylight analysis
Residential example(s) for daylight -
DMV Santa Maria - pursuing LEED Gold and ZNE
Dana Adobe Visitor Center
Union Street Office Building
Stern Residence
Need a green building specialist for your high performance or zero net energy project? Call In Balance Green Consulting at 805-235-6355 or contact us to get started.
Achieve zero net energy on your next project
Contact us for expert analysis and design
“The goals we have for this project are both aspiring and achievable and your partnership with us in this effort will produce amazing results.”