@inproceedings{d46901c11c7c4b7caba65c8c82c79885,
title = "A Practical application of the Net-Zero Building Framework for small scale commercial buildings",
abstract = "This study presents a practical application of the netzero building framework for small-scale commercial buildings. An overview of the existing literature around the development of net-zero projects in the African continent is first presented. The net-zero framework is presented and expanded on. The study's objective is to illustrate the impact of applying energy efficiency before designing a renewable energy source to achieve net-zero energy for a building. A case study is presented to illustrate the impact of applying the net-zero framework and considering energy efficiency prior to the renewable energy system design. The case study results show a 24\% reduction in the overall building load and a 19\% reduction in the designed renewable energy system costs.",
keywords = "Benchmarking, energy audit, metering, net-zero, renewable energy",
author = "Ntsaluba, \{Sula B.K.\} and Nwulu, \{Nnamdi I.\}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2025 IEEE.; 2025 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference: Pioneering Sustainable Energy Solutions for Africa's Future, PAC 2025 ; Conference date: 28-09-2025 Through 02-10-2025",
year = "2025",
doi = "10.1109/PowerAfrica65840.2025.11289154",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of the 2025 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference: Pioneering Sustainable Energy Solutions for Africa's Future, PAC 2025",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 2025 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference",
address = "United States",
}