According to the US Energy Information Administration, buildings are the single-largest contributor to global warming. Their data illustrates that buildings are responsible for almost half (48%) of all energy consumption and GHG emissions annually.
The increase in time spent in buildings and a larger population contributes to higher energy consumption. These underlying factors are definitely not showing any signs of slowing down. For these reasons, energy efficiency in buildings is today a prime objective for energy policy at regional, national and international levels.
A 2009 study by Associate Professor R Saidur on ‘Energy Consumption, Energy Savings, and Emission Analysis in Malaysian Office Buildings', shows that air conditioners consume the highest amount of energy (57%) in office buildings, followed by lighting (19%), lifts and pumps (18%) and other equipment (6%).
Studies indicate that although people are often aware of the benefits of using energy more efficiently, a variety of social, cultural, and economic factors often prevent them from doing so. According to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), even when highly efficient technologies have been installed, 30% or more of the energy savings that could potentially be realised through such technologies is lost. This shows that there is a need to educate and motivate building occupants to change their behavior when it comes to energy conservation.
The forthcoming Energy Management for Buildings conference aims to unearth the reality of employing energy efficient equipments for buildings and the actual return on investment while capitalizing on the best practices of energy management system in Asia. The targeted audience will be mainly the senior level professionals of property, projects, planning and design, architecture, mechanical and electrical engineering, facilities management and energy.
The two-day event, scheduled for 3 and 4 August 2010 at the Parkroyal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, is expected to attract hundreds of delegates across the region and worldwide, judging from the number of delegates registered within a few days after the event announcement.
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