Energy efficiency technologies exist today to transform the nation's buildings--both old and new. The time is ripe: technologies are available, smart regional policies are proliferating, and the opportunity to deliver innovative, hassle-free energy products at scale is increasing.
America’s 120 million buildings consume 42% of the nation’s primary energy, 72% of its electricity, and 34% of its directly used natural gas. But they also present juicy opportunities to profit from new business initiatives and create jobs, save money, and improve public health and environmental stewardship. READ MORE
The building energy efficiency revolution can create new business opportunities and strong new industries. LEARN MORE »
Applying integrative design could well raise efficiency savings to two-thirds or more of buildings’ 2050 energy use. LEARN MORE »
Transforming America’s building sector will demand an intensive ramp-up of investment and innovation, and broadly targeted policy shifts to help markets work better. LEARN MORE »
Powerful incentives and levers do exist to help achieve the vision of a vastly more efficient building sector—if we enhance and exploit them. LEARN MORE »
The same upgrades that save energy also bring other valuable benefits, including better employee productivity and retention, increased retail sales and higher rents. LEARN MORE »
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