Net Zero Cities: High-performance districts a key tool for emissions reductions

High-performance districts have the potential to provide a win-win for developers and the communities they build in as they offer opportunities for economies of scale, cost-savings and environmental benefits. 

A high-performance district is a multi-building approach to energy management that aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across an entire campus rather than individual buildings, Form & Flow founder Tom Hootman said Wednesday during a panel discussion at BizWest’s Net Zero Cities events. 

“They’re a real paradigm shift,” he said of the districts, which are becoming increasingly popular along the Front Range.

“One state really stands out for a lot…