Abstract
Countries, states, and cities around the world are seeking to enhance power sector resilience through a combination of policy and technology. However, few of these efforts fully incorporate the built environment into power sector planning. Buildings account for more than a third of the global annual energy consumption and more than 60% of the annual electricity consumption. As such, buildings play a critical role in enhancing resilience in the power sector. Buildings can aid in power sector resilience by increasing power system flexibility, shaving and shifting demand, and providing on-site energy generation. All of these strategies require incentives to encourage participation. This paper presents an overview of energy management strategies to better incorporate building design and operation in power sector resilience planning.
Highlights
1.1 Building Energy UseWorldwide, buildings annually account for nearly 40% of final energy use[1] and more than 60% of electricity use[2] While the average energy intensity of buildings is expected to decrease [3] the total number of buildings – and total energy consumption – will continue to increase [4] Worldwide, that growth rate is even more substantial -with urbanization resulting in construction of building stock equivalent to a city the size of Singapore every month until 2050 [5].This rapid growth creates new strains on the electrical grid
Buildings annually account for nearly 40% of final energy use[1] and more than 60% of electricity use[2] While the average energy intensity of buildings is expected to decrease [3] the total number of buildings – and total energy consumption – will continue to increase
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Summary
Buildings annually account for nearly 40% of final energy use[1] and more than 60% of electricity use[2] While the average energy intensity of buildings is expected to decrease [3] the total number of buildings – and total energy consumption – will continue to increase [4] Worldwide, that growth rate is even more substantial -with urbanization resulting in construction of building stock equivalent to a city the size of Singapore every month until 2050 [5] This rapid growth creates new strains on the electrical grid. This paper explores ways in which the building sector can aid in enhancing resilience through smart design and control of building energy loads and participation in energy system planning and operation
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