"net-zero" meaning in English

See net-zero in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} net-zero (not comparable)
  1. Resulting in neither a surplus or deficit because gains and losses cancel out. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-net-zero-en-adj-ZHfDHE~r
  2. Of a building or system, generating as much energy through solar, wind, and other renewable resource generation as it uses from the electricity network. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-net-zero-en-adj-fT03~zAQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 70
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: net zero

Alternative forms

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