Estimated Net Zero Cost refers to the projected cost of implementing recommended carbon-reducing products or technologies, minus the financial savings they generate over time. In simple terms, it’s the upfront investment required to reach Net Zero, offset by the expected return on investment (ROI) those products will deliver throughout your Net Zero journey.
If this estimated cost is negative, that’s a good thing—it means the projected savings from reduced energy consumption (over the period from installation to your Net Zero target year) are greater than the cost of installing the products. In other words, not only would you be cutting emissions, but you’d also be saving money in the long run.
The further away your Target Year is, the more time there is to accumulate savings, which increases the likelihood that your Estimated Net Zero Cost becomes negative. A longer timeframe essentially gives your investments more room to pay off—sometimes even generating net financial gains.
Please note that costs and savings provided are indicative only and based on averages provided by our partners, sector trends, inputs you have provided, average consumption from data we collect and, once installed, your use of building technologies. Accurate costs and savings are subject to survey and may include additional third-party costs for implementation.
