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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Hydrogen remains central to many net-zero roadmaps.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
For example, automotive companies, battery manufacturers and clean energy providers will need to align around visions of net-zero transportation.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Amazon reportedly promised to have 100,000 electric delivery vehicles delivering its packages within the next five years, and to reach net-zero carbon across its global operations by 2040.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2025
As Lenzing Group works toward our target of net-zero emissions by 2050, one of the key investment areas is renewable energy.
—Carved, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
For example, automotive companies, battery manufacturers and clean energy providers will need to align around visions of net-zero transportation.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Amazon reportedly promised to have 100,000 electric delivery vehicles delivering its packages within the next five years, and to reach net-zero carbon across its global operations by 2040.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2025
As Lenzing Group works toward our target of net-zero emissions by 2050, one of the key investment areas is renewable energy.
—Carved, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Net-zero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/net-zero. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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