Smart Cities Dive
Summary
Structuring its analysis around buildings, industry and transport, the report assessed the combined impact of achievable demand-side interventions on global energy intensity. The three key challenges that companies are contending with against the backdrop of the ongoing energy transition involve maintaining a secure and stable energy supply amid an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape; ensuring that energy is economically viable for businesses and societies; and meeting the growing energy demand while aligning with the goals of the 2050 Paris Agreement, the report said.
The report recommends collaboration measures across the value chain, such as changing building design, putting in place district heating and cooling systems and district energy management systems, on-site energy production and storage, and the use of greener materials as well as demand response programs. Citing an example of energy efficient lighting and smart building systems integration for commercial office buildings in Brazil, the report underscores the importance of cooperating with public and private sector bodies to garner funds for retrofit programs and integrate green and distributed energy systems.
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