Third annual Energy
Efficiency Indicator survey reveals regulation and incentives will drive
investment.
Energy efficiency has never been more important, according
to new research commissioned by Johnson Controls. The Energy Efficiency
Indicator (EEI) survey, a research report targeting professionals responsible
for energy management, revealed barriers to investing in energy efficiency
include: limited funding, uncertainty about future energy prices, government
incentives, and energy and climate legislation.
“These findings highlight the fact that business leaders
across the U.S. are increasingly aware of the need for energy efficiency and
its potential to reduce operating costs while cutting greenhouse gas
emissions,” said
C. David Myers, president of Johnson
Controls Building Efficiency division. “Economic and regulatory uncertainty,
however, are inhibiting organizations from investing in proactive measures,”
added Myers.
According to the third annual Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI)
survey results:
71 percent of business leaders are paying more
attention to energy efficiency than they were one year ago
Fifty-eight percent responded that energy
management was extremely or very important.
Of the organizations making public carbon commitments,
45 percent identified energy efficiency in buildings as their top carbon
reduction strategy.
Sustainability continues as a focus for new
construction projects as 38 percent are seeking green building certification,
while 45 percent plan to incorporate green elements, but not certify their
facilities.
Johnson Controls partnered with the International
Facility Management Association (IFMA) to commission the survey of more than
1,400 North American executives who are responsible for managing, reviewing or
monitoring energy use within their organizations. The majority of respondents
were chief executive officers, vice presidents, general managers or facility
directors.
More information about the survey can be found at www.johnsoncontrols.com.
Source: Johnson Controls
