Energy Saving, Storage and Carbon Emission Mitigation Application for Buildings

Building decarbonization is now becoming a prerequisite for achieving the Paris Agreement objectives and many UN Sustainable Development Goals.  Building decarbonization can be achieved through energy efficiency, electrification, integration of distributed energy sources (DERs), and the implementation of enabling policies and regulations. Energy efficiency aims to reduce building energy demand through advanced design, optimal control, and the implementation of energy conservation technologies such as improved building envelopes, energy-efficient lighting and appliances, high-performance windows, and thermal energy storage systems. Opportunities for improved building energy efficiency are enormous, and the benefits are also significant. A case study for a two-story office building showed that 62.9% of energy savings can be achieved through the implementation of a package of cumulative energy efficiency measures.
To assist in achieving building decarbonization, this Special Issue aimed to collect excellent research and review articles to address some of the global imperatives and stringent environmental standards related to energy and sustainability in buildings.