With an ecological future that looks bad, it is necessary to take strong measures to reduce the use of non-renewable energy in any way. Although it looks like some countries are not concerned about this issue, Mexico is not the case: Monterrey will have the first "zero energy" in Latin America.

What does "zero energy" mean? Basically, a building that has this certification must show an energy balance of zero: all the energy that is used must be replaced and rewarded by energy generated by the same in a renewable way.

The corporation Edificios Cero Energia just registered the first building that applies for the NZEB (Net Zero Energy Building) certification in Latin America. The property will be built in the Arboleda development, in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. This corporation, made up by large international companies (such as Cemex and Citibanamex), has created an alliance with the investment platform Natural Capital, which will be in charge of the construction of this building.

"By participating in this project, Natural Capital reaffirms its commitment with investors, families and the general community maintaining a shared benefits strategy that improves the city through integral real estate development," said the Vice President of Operations and Development of Natural Capital, Andrés González.

With this movement Monterrey will seek to start a business trend that really shows concern for the welfare environment, especially in Latin America.

"In an environment where the cost of electric power is increasing the business consortium seeks to set the example that in Mexico and other Latin American countries it is possible to carry out projects that meet the most stringent international standards in terms of efficiency energy and sustainability, "concluded the corporate director of Sustainability at Cemex, Vicente Saisó.

Originally published in Qore

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