Data from the US Energy Information Administration illustrates that buildings are responsible for almost half (48%) of all energy consumption and GHG emissions annually; globally the percentage is even greater. Seventy-six percent (76%) of all power plant-generated electricity is used just to operate buildings. Clearly, immediate action in the Building Sector is essential if we are to avoid hazardous climate change.
US Electricity consumption
| Buildings (operations) | 76% |
| Industry | 23% |
| Transportation | 1% |
US Energy consumption
| Buildings | 48% |
| Transportation | 27% |
| Industry | 25% |
US Energy consumption
| Industry | 35% |
| Transportation | 27% |
| Residential | 21% |
| Commercial | 17% |
– from architecture2030.org
http://jagadees.wordpress.com/2008/06/17/need-for-energy-efficient-buildings/