Danfoss recently announced the release of a new whitepaper in the Challenge of Net Zero series which takes a deeper look at Offices, Data Centers and Multi-family houses.
The report demonstrates the recent Ecofys findings on HVAC optimisation and potential energy savings and sets out the challenges, benefits and trends and opportunities for a Green Restart.
Coinciding with their three day digital festival in partnership with elemental – running from 15-17 June, the whitepaper release highlights the energy usage of buildings, stating: “According to the International Energy Agency, buildings account for 30% of final energy consumption and 28% of global energy related CO2 emissions (IEA, 2018). In light of these figures, it is clear that investing in decarbonising new and existing building stock is key to achieving climate objectives and economic recovery as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.”
The report continues: “Finding ways to make our buildings more energy efficient is a critical step in the journey to a decarbonised future. If we are to achieve this ultimate goal then the buildings of the future, both existing and new, will need to be made more climate-friendly, whilst maintaining comfort for the occupants. With this objective in mind, Danfoss believes the retrofit building sector presents a predominantly untapped opportunity to respond to climate change and has massive potential for energy savings. As heating and cooling accounts for up to 80% of a building’s energy consumption, it makes sense to focus energy efficiency opportunities on this aspect of our existing buildings.”
Find out more and download a copy of the whitepaper here.
