Net Zero Energy & Net Zero Ready Strategies
Net-Zero Energy
Whether your project is a retrofit or new construction project, Harka can ensure your project is net-zero energy. We have experience developing net zero energy buildings for a wide range of building types, sizes, and locations. We have an extensive understanding of regional and national incentives and certifications to help support every project’s journey to net zero. We have designed and implemented projects certified net-zero energy or net-zero ready with the Energy Trust of Oregon’s Path to Net Zero and Earth Advantage’s Net Zero programs. Our own office renovation has received several third-party Net-Zero Energy certifications, producing 123.6% of the site’s energy consumption.
Net-Zero Carbon
At Harka, we understand that energy consumption is only a piece of the total environmental impact of buildings. We believe it is crucial to look at a projects’ greenhouse gas emissions from a whole building life cycle approach to truly understand the full impact of a project. To achieve net-zero carbon, a project would need to verify that all operational emissions and embodied carbon emissions have been accounted for and neutralized. Our staff is experienced in life cycle assessments and designing projects with net-zero carbon in mind. Our office renovation received the first Green Globes Journey to Net Zero Carbon in 2024.
We can provide Net Zero Energy design & certification assistance including:
Design assistance and review
Early design net-zero energy/carbon modeling
Early design on-site energy planning and optimization
Early life cycle cost analysis
third-party verification/certification assistance
Incentive and rebate assistance