Building automation is entering a period of rapid transformation. Rising energy costs, stricter regulations, aging infrastructure and workforce shortages are forcing organizations to rethink how they operate. The Future of BAS white paper explores five global trends reshaping building performance, and what leaders can do now to stay at the forefront.
Highlights
- Buildings account for approximately 40% of global emissions
- 76% of organizations plan to use AI for workplace operations and maintenance in 2025
- 68% of US office buildings were built before 2000; aging infrastructure will require retrofitting
In this article, we’ll focus specifically on decarbonization and energy efficiency. With buildings contributing roughly 40% of global emissions, BAS is critical to decarbonization and energy efficiency by automating optimization and supporting compliance across regions. AI-enabled BAS accelerates real-time energy insight and predictive optimization.
BAS can help building owners and operators who face growing pressure to:
- Reduce energy waste: the average commercial building wastes 30% of the energy it consumes
- Reduce energy costs: 64% of businesses say rising energy costs are impacting their ability to stay competitive
- Comply with global regulations: Regions including the EU and the US have their own standards and directives to reduce energy and carbon emissions throughout facilities
The conversation around decarbonization will get louder, particularly as businesses manage costs in the coming years. Decarbonization goes hand-in-hand with savings through operational and energy efficiencies.
Sustainability and energy efficiency are already trending, with companies exploring innovative cooling solutions and renewable energy sources to meet operational needs. BAS strategies must evolve with greater emphasis on decarbonization including to reflect its role in managing large, complex environments.
Ready to learn more about decarbonization, and the rest of the five global trends transforming building automation? Download the new white paper here!
