Energy-Efficient Building Model Offers Future Benefits

摘要

According to a report from the Building Technologies Office of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. buildings account for more than 70% of the nation's electricity use and at least one-third of the nation's economy-wide carbon dioxide emissions. "Improving the way electricity is consumed and reducing the overall amount of electricity consumption in buildings would significantly reduce energy costs to consumers and facilitate the transition to a decarbonized economy," according to "A National Roadmap for Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings." The report adds that buildings will be central to ensuring that the U.S. power system's transition is affordable, reliable and clean.