The Built Environment Blunder causing significant Carbon Emissions
MERRILL, Wis., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Department of Energy reports that, as of 2021, buildings consume 39.1% of U.S. energy and 75% of electricity,(1) which accounts for 16% of carbon emissions.(2) Creating a comfortable indoor environment by providing adequate light and temperature control uses most of this energy. Buildings that effectively insulate from moisture and wind while allowing fresh air and natural light through windows create the most beneficial environment for occupants. At the same time, standard commercial windows and curtain walls are the most significant thermal leak in office buildings, accounting for up to 25% to 30% of heating and cooling energy use.(3) Until now, upfront costs have prevented builders from selecting energy-efficient fenestration options.(4) However, Todd Frederick of FreMarq Innovations has developed new technology that enhances curtain wall efficiency and increases return on investment for building owners — for the same or lower upfront costs as less efficient options.
- Heating, cooling, and powering office buildings already consume nearly half of U.S. energy resources and cause significant carbon emissions.
- (2) Creating a comfortable indoor environment by providing adequate light and temperature control uses most of this energy.
- Our communities and environment demand build structures that reduce CO2 emissions and rate as high performance as possible.
- FreMarq Innovations is pioneering the efforts to reduce carbon emissions and energy waste with the only patented technology to eliminate the most significant source of energy loss in commercial buildings inefficient windows.