Mandatory building energy audits alone are insufficient to meet climate goals
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Mandatory building energy audits in New York City lead to a modest reduction of energy use of 2.5% and 4.9% for multifamily and office buildings, respectively. This suggests that other approaches besides mandatory audit policies, such as building energy grading and carbon intensity targets, may be needed to achieve sustainability goals.
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OpenAlex topics: Energy Efficiency and Management · Building Energy and Comfort Optimization · Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
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