net-zero
adjective
net-ze·ro
ˈnet-ˈzē-(ˌ)rō 
-ˈzir-(ˌ)ō
: resulting in neither a surplus nor a deficit of something specified when gains and losses are added together
net-zero carbon emissions
The General Services Administration has sealed an unusual deal to guarantee achievement of net-zero energy consumption in a federal facility …—
Charles S. Clark
Charles S. Clark
especially, of buildings
: producing enough energy (as through solar panels or passive heating) to offset any energy consumed
By 2020 all new homes built in California will have to be net-zero buildings that produce enough power to offset all their energy needs … —K. Kaufmann
K. Kaufmann Another affordable, net-zero house is under construction in North Minneapolis, and a third is in development at the school. —John Cary
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The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and is collaborating with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure its climate goals align with global standards.
—Deepa Nagraj, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
In February 2022, the Army released a strategy pledging net-zero emissions by 2050 and a goal to electrify its military vehicle fleet and shift bases to carbon-free electricity.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
The additional 60 locations also coincide with the county's goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across county-run operations by 2050.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 2 July 2025
Elevate Textiles announce the validation of its near-term and net-zero emissions targets by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 July 2025
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Deepa Nagraj, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
In February 2022, the Army released a strategy pledging net-zero emissions by 2050 and a goal to electrify its military vehicle fleet and shift bases to carbon-free electricity.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
The additional 60 locations also coincide with the county's goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across county-run operations by 2050.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 2 July 2025
Elevate Textiles announce the validation of its near-term and net-zero emissions targets by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 July 2025
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“Net-zero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/net-zero. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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