Discuss the measures that should be taken to improve the energy efficiency of buildings.
The main benefit from measures to improve energy efficiency buildings is lower energy costs but there are usually other benefits to be considered too. Energy efficiency measures are meant to reduce the amount of energy consumed while maintaining or improving the quality of services provided in the building. Among the benefits likely to arise from energy efficiency investments in buildings are:
_ Reducing energy use for space heating and/or cooling and water heating;
_ Reduced electricity use for lighting, office machinery and domestic type appliances;
_ Lower maintenance requirements;
_ Improved comfort;
_ Enhanced property value.
In developing countries where electricity is intermittent and power rationing is frequent, there is a large demand for diesel or renewable energy-based backup/ stand-by
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