Energy Efficiency Trends in Residential and Commercial Buildings - August 2010

关键词: energy efficiency;    commercial buildings;    residential buildings;    green building;    energy consumption;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1218835
RP-ID  :  None
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1218835
Others  :  Other: 4661

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

This report overviews trends in the construction industry, including profiles of buildings and the resulting impacts on energy consumption. It begins with an executive summary of the key findings found in the body of the report, so some of the data and charts are replicated in this section. Its intent is to provide in a concise place key data points and conclusions. The remainder of the report provides a specific profile of the construction industry and patterns of energy use followed by sections providing product and market insights and information on policy efforts, such as taxes and regulations, which are intended to influence building energy use. Information on voluntary programs is also offered.