The event was co-sponsored by Johnson Controls, a global leader in delivering solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings, and the United States Energy Association.
Richard Kauffman, senior advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Energy, kicked off the forum asking the 300 attendees at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. to consider what motivates customers to implement energy efficiency capabilities.
“If we hope to solve the problem of energy efficiency, we must first understand the unique motivating factors of individual buyers because individuals make decisions,” said Kauffman. “We then must develop financing models that meet their needs.”
Carlos Pascual, U.S. State Department special envoy and coordinator for international energy affairs, told attendees that energy efficiency is an important part of building the global economy and protecting national security interests.
“Energy efficiency is not only a good thing to do from an environmental perspective, it’s also big business,” said Pascual. “It can help grow economies and is fundamental to how we achieve national security goals.”
Carlos Pascual, U.S. State Department special envoy and coordinator for international energy affairs, (left) and Dave Myers, president, Johnson Controls Building Efficiency.
Heather Zichal, deputy assistant to President Obama for energy and climate change, talked about the multiple benefits of energy efficiency.
“Improving energy efficiency – whether in the transportation or the built environment – is truly the fastest, cheapest, and easiest way to decrease dependence on oil, reduce pollution, and save families and businesses money on energy bills,” said Zichal.
Dave Myers, president, Johnson Controls, Building Efficiency, shared highlights of the sixth annual Energy Efficiency Indicator survey. This year’s survey indicated that interest in energy efficiency is at all-time high.
“Building owners are investing in energy efficiency because they recognize the financial payback,” said Myers. “This year’s survey demonstrates there’s a change underway. The mantra for commercial real estate owners used to be location, location, location – now it’s becoming location, efficiency, location.”
The Energy Efficiency Indicator is led by Johnson Controls’ Institute for Building Efficiency, the International Facility Management Association and the Urban Land Institute.
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