Decarbonizing Buildings for a Sustainable Energy Future

When studying sustainable energy, it is tempting to focus on energy supply technologies and strategies. But where is all this energy going? And is it being used efficiently? This session will focus on two of the four major energy end-use sectors: commercial and residential buildings. Together these sectors consume over 40% of primary energy supplies. The presentation will discuss the role and impact of the building sector on energy and carbon emissions and sustainability strategies for buildings