Denver has a goal for all new buildings and homes to achieve net-zero energy by 2030. Denver defines “Net Zero Energy (NZE)” as a new building or home that is: 1. Highly Energy Efficient, 2. All-Electric, 3. Powered by Renewable Energy, and 4. Providers of Demand Flexibility for the Grid. Read more here.

Here’s the breakdown:

Net zero energy, all-electric new homes in the 2024 Building Code

Net zero energy, all-electric new buildings in the 2027 Building Code

New buildings perform as designed (performance verification) in the 2030 Building Code