### Question
What is the definition of zero-net-energy commercial building?


### Answer
The definition of **zero-net-energy commercial building** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 17082*:

> a high-performance commercial building that is designed, constructed, and operated—


(A) to require a greatly reduced quantity of energy to operate

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17082*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRY > Part B-High-Performance Commercial Buildings**

