Net Zero Energy (NZE), is generally thought of as the deployment of distributed renewable energy generation at the building/load location. It is offered as  a key strategy in the effort to minimize and mitigate global climate change resulting from greenhouse gas emissions.  But is this strategy and definition of  NZE  the best strategy to accomplish these goals for every building?   Are there situations when NZE is not an appropriate design objective? What is the best strategy for minimizing global emissions? Should we create a new term instead of NZE?  Our panel of energy professionals will present several perspectives on whether or not it makes sense to pursue NZE;  or is there a better strategy for how to address net zero emissions.