; and energy losses in transmission and distribution to the building site. (15) Zero-energy building The term zero-energy building means a building for which, on a source energy basis, the actual annual delivered energy is less than or equal to the on-site renewable exported energy, provided that energy purchased from off-site and renewable energy generated on-site and then sold off-site shall be valued at 6000 Btu/kWh. (16) Zero-energy-ready building The term zero-energy-ready building means a building that— (A) if it is a commercial building or high rise residential building— (i) is in compliance with Standard 90.1–2019 published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers; (ii) is in compliance with Appendix CA (Solar-Ready Zone) of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code; and (iii) demonstrates that its energy consumption is at least 30 percent below the maximum permitted under American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Standard 90.1–2019, as calculated using the methodology in Appendix G of such standard; and (B) if it is a low rise residential building— (i) has an Energy Rating Index of 40 or less as calculated using the procedures in Chapter 3 of the residential section of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code but excluding any renewable energy resources in the calculation, provided that certification of compliance with the Energy Rating Index requirement shall be made by a registered architect or engineer by another professional authorized by the Secretary of Energy by rule; (ii) is in compliance with Appendix RA (Solar-Ready Zone) of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code; and (iii) is certified under— (I) the Zero Energy Ready Homes program administered by the Department of Energy