Energy Efficiency is Important but Investment Lags
A recent study conducted by Johnson Controls in conjunction with the International Facilities Management Association revealed many of the realities plaguing the adoption of energy efficiency in a marketplace ripe for lowering operating costs. The top three conclusions of the survey are very key to understanding how energy efficiency will shape our lives once some clarity on the future crystallizes.
- Energy Efficiency has never been more important – 71% of the 1400 surveyed felt they were paying more attention to the energy spend than a year ago.
- Limited capital means declining investment – 41% of respondents said they lacked sufficient funds to make investments
- Too much uncertainty surrounding carbon policy, incentives & energy prices – 85% of respondents believe legislation is coming within 2 years mandating a carbon cap, but without it there is little incentive to drive action.
To review a few more of the important statistics this survey has determined, click on the Sustainable Facility article link: http://www.sustainablefacility.com/CDA/Articles/Industry_Watch/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000586236
And for additional commentary on the study, see the YourEnergyForum blog at http://www.yourenergyforum.com/index.html.
Tags: Climate Change, energy efficiency, energy projects, Energy savings, return on investment