New Buildings Institute
New Buildings Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, incorporated in California, that has worked for 25 years to drive better energy performance in buildings.

1997
Year Founded
Other Non-profit Organization
Organization Type
Minority-Led Business
Woman-Led Business
Diverse Business
About Us
New Buildings Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, incorporated in California, that has worked for more than 20 years to drive better energy performance in buildings. NBI’s mission is to push for better buildings that achieve zero energy, zero carbon, and beyond – through research, policy, guidance, and market transformation – to protect people and the planet. NBI’s work history and staff expertise makes NBI an excellent partner in the zero energy space.
Throughout our 20-year history, NBI has become a trusted and independent resource for policy makers, efficiency programs and the market. We conduct the research that serves as the basis for the creation of tools
New Buildings Institute
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