Net-Zero Energy Buildings Market Report 2026

The net-zero energy buildings market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $44.47 billion in 2025 to $52.64 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in sustainable construction adoption, early integration of renewable systems, rising building efficiency requirements, expansion of green certification programs, increasing demand for energy-resilient buildings.

The net-zero energy buildings market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $103.16 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased deployment of renewable-powered buildings, expansion of smart building ecosystems, rising adoption of net-zero design mandates, growth in energy storage integration, increased investment in high-efficiency building materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increased adoption of energy-efficient building systems, integration of smart energy monitoring tools, rise in AI-driven building optimization, expansion of IOT-connected renewable systems, growth in digital design and modeling.

The growing demand for renewable energy sources is anticipated to drive the expansion of the net-zero energy buildings market in the future. Renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and hydropower, are naturally replenished over time. The rising demand for these sources is influenced by factors such as social contagion, decentralized energy generation, corporate commitments, public health awareness, and efforts to mitigate climate change. Net-zero energy buildings are designed to minimize energy consumption through efficient construction and design while generating renewable energy on-site to meet their energy needs. These buildings serve as a benchmark for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility, playing a crucial role in the transition to a more sustainable future. For example, a report from the Department of Energy, a US government agency, projected that domestic solar energy generation would increase by 75%, rising from 163 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2023 to 286 billion kWh in 2025. Thus, the growing adoption of renewable energy sources is fueling the net-zero energy buildings market.

Leading companies in the net-zero energy buildings market are focusing on innovative solutions, such as portfolio-wide digital building performance platforms, to address the growing demand for real-time operational transparency, energy and carbon emissions tracking, and scalable asset-level optimization. A portfolio-wide digital building performance platform is a cloud-based software system that consolidates data from multiple buildings to provide a unified “single pane of glass” view of performance. Unlike traditional building management systems, which typically focus on a single building or operate in siloed systems, these platforms fully integrate IT, OT, energy, water, and emissions data. For example, in March 2025, Siemens AG, a Germany-based technology company, launched “Building X Portfolio Manager,” a global SaaS solution that unifies real estate, energy, sustainability, and operational data across multi-site portfolios. The platform is designed as a modular, serverless cloud application that integrates IT/OT data with real-time analytics and AI-driven insights. It offers configurable dashboards for C-level executives, sustainability managers, and facility operators, supports emissions reporting, benchmarking, and audit-ready workflows, and can be applied across offices, hospitals, airports, shopping malls, and more. The solution enables organizations to optimize energy and resource use, track carbon emissions, and streamline operations, directly supporting the objectives of net-zero energy buildings.

In May 2023, Vantem Global Inc., a US-based company known for its innovative construction technologies, acquired Affinity Building Systems LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition represents Vantem's strategic initiative to expand its portfolio by integrating Affinity Building's expertise in developing net-zero energy buildings. Affinity Building Systems LLC specializes in providing innovative solutions for constructing net-zero energy buildings.

Major companies operating in the net-zero energy buildings market are Hitachi Ltd., Siemens AG, General Electric Company, Panasonic Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Deutsche Bank AG, Daikin Industries Ltd., Johnson Controls Inc., Carrier Global Corporation, Trane Technologies PLC, Skanska AB, Mahindra Group, Kingspan Group PLC, Lendlease Corp, Rockwool Group, CannonDesign Inc., Integral Group Inc., GI Quo Vadis Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the net-zero energy buildings market by increasing costs for imported solar panels, inverters, energy storage components, and high-performance building materials. Residential and commercial projects relying on global renewable technology imports face higher installation and equipment expenses. However, tariffs support domestic clean energy production, promote local insulation and HVAC manufacturing, and strengthen long-term ecosystem resilience.

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A net-zero energy building (NZEB) is designed to produce as much energy as it consumes over the course of a year. This energy balance is achieved through a combination of energy efficiency measures and the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines. The primary goal of a net-zero energy building is to minimize greenhouse gas emissions and reduce dependence on non-renewable energy, thereby supporting sustainable building practices.

The main types of equipment used in net-zero energy buildings include lighting, walls and roofs, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, among others. Lighting involves the use of artificial light sources to illuminate spaces, enhancing visibility and creating an inviting atmosphere. The various services offered encompass software solutions, consulting, and design across different construction phases, including new construction, renovation or retrofitting, and hybrid approaches. Additionally, the integration of various technologies includes passive design strategies, energy-efficient systems, and renewable energy sources. These solutions are utilized by a range of end-users, including residential and non-residential sectors.North America was the largest region in the net-zero energy buildings market in 2025. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the net-zero energy buildings market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the net-zero energy buildings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The net-zero energy buildings market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing energy generation services, energy storage services, energy efficiency services, smart building technologies and related water conservation and management services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The net-zero energy buildings market also includes sales of high-performance insulation, energy-efficient windows, led lighting, and smart thermostats. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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