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With rising temperatures due to climate change, the demand for air conditioners is expected to increase significantly, particularly in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Cooling is projected to become the fastest-growing building end-use, with ten air conditioners sold every second over the next 30 years. This will more than triple the global air-conditioning stock by 2050. Consequently, greenhouse gas emissions from air-conditioning and refrigeration are anticipated to increase by 90% from 2017 levels by 2050. Additionally, studies have highlighted the potential for airborne virus transmission, such as COVID-19, facilitated by air-conditioning systems. Thus, buildings must adopt disease-resilient, energy-efficient, smart, and climate-friendly air-conditioning systems. A knowledge and support technical assistance project, backed by the Asian Development Bank’s High-Level Technology Fund and the Clean Energy Fund, proposes designing smart air-conditioning systems focused on four major factors: 1) optimizing energy efficiency, 2) maintaining indoor air quality for disease resilience, 3) using climate-friendly refrigerants, and 4) leveraging advanced digital technologies. https://lnkd.in/gBEEWs6B

🌱 Strategies for Achieving Net Zero Energy 🌍 1)Start With Climate: Understand local conditions to work with, not against, the environment. Harness natural resources like sunlight and wind for efficient energy use. 2)Reduce Load First: Cut energy demand through smart design, focusing on efficient building envelopes and minimizing excess space. 3)Decarbonize Building Systems: Transition to all-electric systems powered by renewable energy sources for cleaner, healthier buildings. 4)Minimize Embodied Carbon: Opt for sustainable materials and construction methods to lessen the environmental impact over a building's lifecycle. 5)Bring the Biophilia: Integrate nature into design for multiple benefits, including energy efficiency, biodiversity, and human well-being. 🌟 Benefits of Net Zero Energy: +Cost Savings: Lower energy bills over time due to reduced reliance on traditional energy sources. +Environmental Impact: Drastically reduce carbon emissions, contributing to a healthier planet. +Resilience: Increased energy independence and reliability, especially in the face of climate change. +Health and Well-being: Create healthier indoor environments with improved air quality and comfort. +Innovation and Leadership: Position yourself as a pioneer in sustainable practices, driving positive change in the industry. Let's build a greener future together! 🌿💡 #NetZeroEnergy #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #ClancyGlobal

🌱 Exciting News! 🌱 A comprehensive plan has been unveiled to decarbonize the U.S. building sector by 2050! 🏢 This groundbreaking blueprint aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings by 65% by 2035 and an impressive 90% by 2050. Did you know that buildings contribute to over one-third of domestic climate pollution and incur a whopping $370 billion in annual energy costs? 🌍 The projections are not only promising environmentally but also economically! 💰 The Blueprint anticipates saving consumers over $100 billion in annual energy costs and avoiding $17 billion in annual health costs. #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Decarbonization #ESG

Did you know that buildings are responsible for nearly 40% of the world’s climate-damaging emissions? This makes them the leading contributors to global energy consumption and climate change (UN Environment Programme). With rising energy prices and urgent climate issues, immediate action is crucial. For over 48 years, B.E.G. has been dedicated to energy savings through our motion and occupancy detectors. Our technology ensures that lighting is only used where it’s needed, maximising efficiency and comfort while minimising waste. By measuring natural light levels and adjusting artificial lighting accordingly, we can significantly reduce energy consumption. Let’s work together to create a more sustainable future! 🔺 www.beg-luxomat.com 🔺 0870 850 5412 🔺 [email protected] #BEG #BEGUK #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #BuildingAutomation #ClimateAction #BEG #SmartLighting #EnergySavings

🌱 Sustainability Starts with Individuals 🌱 I'm thrilled to share a significant milestone in my sustainability journey. Over the past 10 years, the solar panels on my roof have generated an incredible 37'893 kWh of clean, renewable electricity! ☀️⚡ According to EMBER Climate Data explorer and the Carbon Intensity in France, this has helped avoid close to 3 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e). This achievement highlights the powerful impact individual actions can have on reducing our carbon footprint and combating climate change. Why This Matters: - Environmental Impact: Reducing reliance on fossil fuels and significantly lowering carbon emissions. - Economic Benefits: Savings on electricity bills and potential incentives. - Energy Independence: Contributing to a resilient and sustainable energy grid. Sustainability isn't just a buzzword; it's a commitment we can all embrace. Whether it's through installing solar panels, reducing energy consumption, or advocating for renewable energy, every action counts. Let's continue to make a difference, one step at a time. 🌍💚 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #SustainableLiving

The analysis underscores the critical need for innovative approaches in our energy strategies to meet ambitious net zero targets, emphasizing a significant shift in both policy and practice. As we confront the growing challenges of climate change, the pivotal role of transitioning to renewable energy sources and adopting energy-efficient practices becomes increasingly apparent. This shift necessitates not only technological advancements but also a cultural evolution in how we approach energy consumption and utilization. Highlighting the integral roles of government policy, corporate accountability, and individual responsibility, the article advocates for a unified effort to overcome the complexities of the energy landscape, aiming to secure a resilient and sustainable economic future. To achieve net zero, a holistic reevaluation of our energy systems is imperative, encompassing the production, distribution, and consumption phases. The urgency for climate action demands an all-encompassing strategy that marries the adoption of renewable energy, enhancements in efficiency, and shifts in behavioral patterns. Cultivating an ecosystem that champions innovation and underscores sustainability can steer society towards a net zero horizon, mitigating climate change impacts while bolstering energy security and fostering economic growth. This journey towards net zero embodies a collective commitment, necessitating widespread cooperation across all societal segments to forge a sustainable and equitable future for ensuing generations. #NetZero #RenewableEnergy #ClimateChange #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #GovernmentPolicy #CorporateResponsibility #Innovation #BehavioralChange #EconomicProsperity

The OECD has published their latest report: Global Monitoring of Policies for Decarbonising Buildings: A Multi-Level Approach 🏘️ Some key findings: 👉89% of countries have energy efficiency codes, but only 21% regulate total carbon emissions 👉43% of countries plan to tackle embodied carbon (up from 14%) 👉Focus shifting to cooling solutions as temperatures rise 👉93% of countries coordinate across 3+ ministries for implementation Want to learn more? Read the full report here: https://loom.ly/lVsKWCo #Decarbonisation #SustainableBuildings #ClimateAction #OECD #UrbanDevelopment #GreenPolicies #EnergyEfficiency #GlobalCooperation

Valuable new report from #OECD considering the state of buildings and policy for decarbonization. We'll look to overlay green building uptake to these data and identify opportunities to scale best practices.

⚡ New blog post on #EnergySufficiency While #EnergyEfficiency and #Renewables often dominate efforts to meet the #ParisAgreement targets, energy sufficiency is increasingly being recognised as a critical part of the solution. Our latest blog post explores the concept of sufficiency, which addresses overconsumption and inequality by reducing energy demand while ensuring well-being within planetary boundaries, following the launch of the World Sufficiency Lab's web platform earlier this year. Led by Yamina Saheb and David Ness, their ambition is to foster a global community championing sufficiency-first approaches in policy and business across key sectors such as: 🏠 Urban Planning: Retrofitting buildings, repurposing infrastructure, and prioritising equitable urban design 🚍 Mobility: Reducing transport demand with demand-side solutions and social equity considerations 👗 Fashion: Addressing overproduction and overconsumption in the textile industry for meaningful carbon reductions 🖥️ Digital Technology: Promoting repairability, device longevity, and resource efficiency to curb environmental impacts The blog post also showcases global case studies from France, Australia, South Korea, and beyond, offering real-world examples of energy sufficiency in action. Read the blog post here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eagMpVGr Diane Simiu, Valentin Stuhlfauth, Katia Dayan Vladimirova, Pierre Noro, Jane Lomax-Smith, Claire Roumet, Lisa Richmond, Emanuele Di Francesco #EnergySufficiency #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Decarbonisation #NetZero #SocialJustice #EnergyTransition

The politics of money and banking is focused on the energy sector, both: fossil fuels energy efficiency; and the spread of renewables