Buildings currently account for approximately 37% of global carbon emissions, making it imperative to significantly reduce operational carbon emissions. Given that nearly half of today’s buildings are expected to remain in use by 2050, the research emphasizes the urgency of enhancing energy efficiency within the sector.
Schneider Electric’s research demonstrates that deploying their digital building and power management solutions in existing office buildings could lead to a remarkable reduction of up to 42% in operational carbon emissions, with a payback period of less than three years. This reduction can be further enhanced by replacing fossil fuel-powered heating systems with electric alternatives and integrating microgrids with local renewable energy sources. All-electric, all-digital buildings could potentially achieve an additional 28% reduction in operational carbon emissions, resulting in a remarkable total reduction of up to 70%.
