WBCSD Members Commit to Walking the Talk on Energy Efficiency in Buildings Geneva, 11 December 2009 - Buildings represent nearly 40% of final energy used globally. If we include the energy consumed in building construction, this number grows to more than 50%. However, large and attractive opportunities exist to reduce buildings' energy use at a lower societal cost and a higher return than in other sectors.

Transforming the Market: Energy Efficiency in Buildings now Available in Japanese Geneva, 25 September 2009 - The EEB's report Transforming the Market: Energy Efficiency in Buildings, now available in Japanese, shows how energy use in buildings can be cut by 60 percent by 2050 – essential to meeting global climate change targets – but this will require immediate action to transform the building sector.

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The WBCSD on Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Buildings are one of the largest end users of energy; in OECD countries, the building sector accounts for 25-40% of the final energy demand. Globally, carbon could be reduced by 715 million tons by 2010 through simply improving the energy efficiency in buildings and appliances. This would be equivalent to 27% of the projected increase GHG emissions to that date.

"Energy Efficiency in Buildings" aims at producing a roadmap for reaching energy self-sufficiency in buildings by 2050, while being economical and socially acceptable.

The project looks at all aspects along the “life cycle” of new and existing buildings. While taking a global view incorporating all regions, it will put a specific focus on fast growing countries. Other relevant criteria are climate zone and level of development.

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