Maryland Net Zero Energy Schools Program
Abstract
The State of Maryland is in the midst of designing and building three schools that will meet the criteria of Net Zero Energy, meaning that they produce as much energy as they consume. At present, the construction of one school is about 75% complete, the design of one school is about 50% complete, and site selection for the third school is in progress. This paper describes the finances, programmatic decisions and initial lessons learned from the viewpoint of the state. This paper represents the author’s personal opinions and does not reflect the official view of the State of Maryland.
Keywords
Nze, Maryland, Net zero energy, School