Availability of financing and incentives are among the key elements to driving increased energy efficiency in buildings, according to leaders who attended the North America Energy Efficiency Forum. The June 2011 forum in Washington, D.C. was co-sponsored by Johnson Controls and the U.S. Energy Association and examined how advanced efficiency technologies, energy policies and consumer education can...

While energy efficiency in China is strong and steadily growing in importance, considerable challenges remain. The 2011 Energy Efficiency Indicator survey shows that interest in China in energy efficiency is clearly rising - along with increasing energy prices, concern for energy security, and the emergence of new government policies. At the same time, the survey again illuminates the financial...

In the buildings sector, data enables decision-making. Organizations that measure and manage their energy use are more likely to implement energy efficiency improvements.1  Good data on commercial building energy use enables owners to compare themselves to their peers and can also allow them to earn energy efficiency labeling and differentiate their properties in the real estate market. Data...