Title: Building Energy Management; HVAC, IEQ, Lighting, Solid Waste and Water
Course: WGF 105 DEVELOPMENT > Section: Content

Content | Buildings and facilities rely on the operation of mechanical systems and electrical systems to maintain a comfortable indoor environmental quality for occupants. Building operations consume approximately 39% of the energy and 74% of the electricity produced annually in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Greenhouse gases are generated and released throughout the life cycle of producing and consuming fossil fuel energy. These greenhouse gases directly contribute to air pollution and climate change. Therefore, atmospheric problems can be reduced by increasing the efficiency with which energy is used‚ optimizing the use of natural energy resources‚ and understanding the effects of energy technologies on the atmosphere.
Attributions | Image and content courtesy of Sustainable Facilities Tool – U.S. General Services Administration