Full Title: Unlocking the Mission Critical Building Decarbonization Opportunity in the SMB Sector
Author(s): Anthony J. Buonicore, Brian J. McCarter
Publisher(s): Sustainable Real Estate Solutions, Inc. (SRS)
Publication Date: January 5, 2022
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Description (excerpt):
In this whitepaper, Sustainable Real Estate Solutions, Inc. (SRS) analyzes the ambitious goal to reduce U.S. commercial and multifamily buildings’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030. The report describes the market for energy-consuming equipment replacement and the potential for GHG emissions reduction by sector. It also explores the barriers to energy efficiency upgrades in small and medium-sized buildings (SMB) which are responsible for an estimated 41% of GHG emissions from commercial and multifamily buildings – a sector that is mission critical if the U.S. is to achieve its GHG emissions reduction goal. Finally, the report discusses policy implications and tools to align stakeholders’ interests and accelerate the industry’s decarbonization initiative.