Net-zero

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Resulting in neither a surplus or deficit because gains and losses cancel out. not-comparable

    "net-zero carbon emissions"

  2. 2
    Of a building or system, generating as much energy through solar, wind, and other renewable resources as it uses from the electricity network. not-comparable

    "Heath's home is defined as net-zero, which means it produces as much energy as it consumes throughout the year."

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""Every single thing every single citizen does is as important as the grand things that governments do," he said, noting that the EU has committed itself to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050."

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