New commercial buildings increasingly use LEDs and emerging energy management technologies
Release time：2024-09-14click：0
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, commercial buildings in the United States are increasingly adopting features such as LED lighting and emerging technologies such as electric vehicle charging stations.
Commercial buildings are also getting larger, with total floor area increasing by 11%. From 2012 to 2018, the number of commercial buildings in the United States increased by 6%.
More findings
Preliminary results from EIA’s 2018 Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey found:
— —More than 2.5 million commercial buildings use LED lights, five times the number of buildings using LEDs in 2012;
——68% of buildings use standard fluorescent lights, down from 2012 84%; the proportion of commercial buildings using LED lighting increased from 9% in 2012 to 44% in 2018.
——Large commercial buildings are most likely to have electric vehicle charging stations; more than one-third of buildings over 500,000 square feet have electric vehicle charging stations. Accommodation and service buildings are most likely to have electric vehicle charging stations installed; - About 10% of commercial buildings and 30% of commercial floor space can generate electricity. All inpatient medical buildings use power generation technology;
—An estimated 5% of buildings use smart thermostats.
Energy use in commercial buildings
Electricity is a very commonly used energy source in commercial buildings. The survey found that 95% of buildings used it, accounting for 98% of the total floor area. Half of commercial buildings and more than two-thirds of floor space (70%) use natural gas.
Natural gas is often used for space heating; electricity is mainly used for cooling.
"How commercial buildings consume energy has a significant impact on the U.S. energy sector," said EIA Acting Administrator Steve Nalley. "CBECS data shows that as commercial buildings continue to expand in size, they are also adopting new technologies and practices that help improve energy efficiency."
A recent report shows that by 2027, NorthMidea's smart building automation software and systems will reach US$20.5 billion. As urbanization leads to increasingly smart cities, buildings are an integral part of urban ecosystems. Research and market reports indicate that smart buildings deliver better economic outcomes for owners and users and increase occupant satisfaction, safety and well-being.
(Original title: New commercial buildings increasingly use LEDs and emerging energy management technologies)
