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Three Steps to Take to Become a Net-Zero Energy Company
Many contractors are familiar with the steps it takes to build a more energy-efficient building. Fewer have worked on zero energy buildings, which derive 100 percent of their power from renewable sources or generate their own renewable energy onsite.
By Brent Trenga
March 28, 2018
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by Brent Trenga
Brent Trenga, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP is Director of Sustainability for Kingspan Insulated Panels North America. His background as an architect, construction manager, developer and project owner give him a unique perspective on all facets of the construction industry. Trenga leads Kingspan North America’s material health and transparency program and Kingspan’s North American NZE 2020 program, while collaborating with the company’s global healthy building team.
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