Net-Zero Energy Housing Virtual Article 6 Pilot

This case study by the NewClimate Institute examines a virtual Article 6 pilot focused on the construction of Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) in Cartagena, Colombia, to inform carbon market rulemaking and cooperation.

• The construction of Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) in the hot and humid climate zone of Cartagena, Colombia, could improve construction practices, reduce energy consumption and emissions, and increase energy security and access, while providing monetary savings for residents and the government.
• NZEBs are currently non-existent or uncommon in Colombia and Latin America, with a case study indicating a price premium of approximately 15% compared to standard buildings. The financial viability for buyers depends on income levels and eligibility for electricity subsidies, and the upfront investment represents a significant financial risk.
• An Article 6 pilot for NZEBs in Colombia would likely be additional and inaccessible without foreign support due to underdeveloped domestic regulations, an immature residential solar PV market, and a lack of local distributors for mechanical ventilation with dehumidification systems.

APA

NewClimate Institute (2020). Net-Zero Energy Housing Virtual Article 6 Pilot. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/net-zero-energy-housing-virtual-article-6-pilot

Chicago

NewClimate Institute. Net-Zero Energy Housing Virtual Article 6 Pilot. 2020. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/net-zero-energy-housing-virtual-article-6-pilot.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=NewClimate Institute |title=Net-Zero Energy Housing Virtual Article 6 Pilot |date=29 January 2020 |url=http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/net-zero-energy-housing-virtual-article-6-pilot |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{newclimateinstitute2020netzero, author = {{NewClimate Institute}}, title = {{Net-Zero Energy Housing Virtual Article 6 Pilot}}, institution = {NewClimate Institute}, year = {2020}, month = jan, url = {http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/net-zero-energy-housing-virtual-article-6-pilot}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }