Open AccessEnergy Practices In Residential Buildings: A Global Look
Author(s) -
Daphene Koch,
R. Sundararajan,
Greg Lasker
Publication year - 2020
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.18260/1-2--15750
Subject(s) - energy consumption , pace , consumption (sociology) , efficient energy use , electricity , business , energy conservation , agricultural economics , environmental economics , unit (ring theory) , natural resource economics , architectural engineering , engineering , geography , economics , electrical engineering , social science , mathematics education , mathematics , geodesy , sociology
The impact of energy use in U.S. residential construction is huge, this sector alone accounts for about 22% of the primary energy use. Within residential buildings, space heating, and water heating are the biggest opportunities for energy savings. The electricity used for lighting, cooling, and refrigeration should be targeted next. Despite the opportunities for energy and financial savings, many homeowners forgo necessary improvements due to initial cost concerns or a simple lack of information. This paper will explore global practices that exist to increase energy efficiency in residential construction and disseminate this information as a beginning of the best practice.
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