Mandatory building energy audits alone are insufficient to meet climate goals

Constantine E. Kontokosta (), Danielle Spiegel-Feld and Sokratis Papadopoulos
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Constantine E. Kontokosta: New York University
Danielle Spiegel-Feld: NYU School of Law
Sokratis Papadopoulos: New York University

Nature Energy, 2020, vol. 5, issue 4, 282-283

Abstract: Mandatory building energy audits in New York City lead to a modest reduction of energy use of 2.5% and 4.9% for multifamily and office buildings, respectively. This suggests that other approaches besides mandatory audit policies, such as building energy grading and carbon intensity targets, may be needed to achieve sustainability goals.

Date: 2020
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