CREATING A MORE EFFICIENT TOMORROW, TODAY

A look into the relationship between the energy crisis, building emissions, and revolutionary intelligent design

BY: Josh Wentz

HOW WE USE ENERGY IN OUR HOMES

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$81 Billion

$44 Billion

U.S. ENERGY PRODUCTION VS. CONSUMPTION

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U.S. ENERGY CONSUMED BY SECTOR

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U.S. CO2 EMISSIONS BY SECTOR

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PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE

“Only 7% of American voters identified buildings as the top contributor of greenhouse

gas emissions.”

-Recent poll by American Institute of Architects

HOPE FROM NEW POLITICAL POLICY

“President Obama and Secretary Chu announced a $346 million investment …to expand…the use of energy efficient technologies in all major types of commercial buildings as well as new and existing

homes.”

“Savings to consumers estimated to be $1 to $4 billion annually from 2012 through 2042”

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-President Obama

• Disconnected building systems• Bleak national energy outlook• Political policy incentives

Ruining The Environment & Restricting A Move In Political ProcessRECAP OF MAIN FACTORS