Most buildings today use a lot of energy -- to keep the lights on, cool the air, heat water, and power personal devices. Even installing solar systems will not significantly counter the heavy energy load.
There are, however, some buildings that strike a balance; or even tip the scales the other way! These are called zero energy buildings.

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