Net Zero Onsite Energy Homes: Opportunities and Challenges /

Abstract

Energy demand in residential sector of Pakistan is escalating every year. Increased energy demand makes fossil fuels the most realistic option for obtaining energy. Around 64% of energy is obtained from burning of fossil fuels and producing CO2 Emissions of 65000 K tonne. The research is carried out to determine the feasibility of NZEH concept in Pakistan. The study analyses the energy consumption pattern of domestic sector and assess their potential of renewable energy for clean energy production. For this purpose, survey is being conducted based on the set of questions regarding building, occupants and area climate in selected cities of Pakistan. Based on results, energy efficient measures promoting the energy conservation and available in market are discussed. Ranging from no cost to high cost depending upon their viability in certain climate. The results also showed that being a temperate region residential sector of Pakistan has enormous potential of going net zero energy plus home. Implementing net zero energy home concept will provide benefits that extend far beyond energy cost savings like improved health, sustainable future and amplification effect on other buildings along with reduced carbon footprint.