Johnson Controls released the results of its annual Energy Efficiency Survey in December 2020. Half of organizations plan to increase investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart building technology in 2021, the analysis showed. Surprisingly, facility energy usage in 2020 dropped little despite lower occupancy rates. 79% indicate data analytics and machine learning will have a very signifiant impact on buildings. 70% will have one or more net-zero facilities in the next ten years. The authors provide a discussion of current funding mechanisms.
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