Building Efficiency Trends for 2011

Despite the recession one aspect of commercial building is actually growing- retrofits and retrocommissioning related to improving energy efficiency.

Six building efficiency trends to watch for in 2011 are:

• Energy codes and enforcement increase state by state

• Mandatory disclosure rules will encourage energy efficiency investments

• LEED and Energy Star certification will continue to increase

• Building energy management systems demand will grow

• Increasing number of financing options continue in 2011

• Investments in training, information, and technology will overcome the costs and barriers to renewables and retrofits

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Source: Greenpoint Partners Blog