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Effects of Global Warming on Energy Use in Building

   

Added on  2021-04-21

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Running head: GLOBAL WARMING AFFECTS ENERGY USE IN BUILDINGGlobal Warming Affects Energy Use in BuildingName of the StudentName of the UniversityAuthor Note

1GLOBAL WARMING AFFECTS ENERGY USE IN BUILDINGExecutive Summary In recent times, energy efficient buildings are preferred so that I can less affect the environment.Thus, builders plan for effective factors that can improve the energy efficiency of the buildings.In this business report the case study of Grangegorman campus has been considered. Thebuilding is planned for sustainable energy approaches and focused on many themes like energy,carbon and climate change, water conservation, biodiversity, waste, transport, construction,health and wellbeing, community relations, sustainable governance and sustainability education.The report also highlighted the plan and strategy this campus has been applied in order to makethe building energy efficient.

2GLOBAL WARMING AFFECTS ENERGY USE IN BUILDINGTable of Contents1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................32.0 Discussion..................................................................................................................................32.1 Analysis of energy consumption in buildings.......................................................................32.2 Different strategies for enhancing energy efficiency.............................................................42.2.1 Factors for enhancing energy efficiency.........................................................................42.2.2 Strategy for improving energy, carbon and climate change...........................................52.2.3 Water conservation strategy...........................................................................................52.2.4 Strategy of incorporating biodiversity............................................................................62.2.5 Waste management strategy...........................................................................................62.3 Role of building materials in enhancing energy efficiency including governmentregulations....................................................................................................................................63.0 Conclusion.........................................................................................................................84.0 Reference List............................................................................................................................9

3GLOBAL WARMING AFFECTS ENERGY USE IN BUILDING1.0 Introduction The report of Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) for the year 2014, thebuildings accounted for 35% of the total number of final energy consumption and consumed59% of the electricity (1). These energy needs for these buildings are different and comprised of34% of oil, 26% of electricity, 21% of natural gas, 9% of coal, 8% of peat and 2% of renewablesource of energy (1). However, in recent times, the energy efficiency is measured in terms ofbuildings so that it cannot affect the environment. The organization that is considered is Grangegorman campus and his report will highlightthe energy consumption in the building which includes the most used type of energy, the use ofthese energy sources. This report will also represent the energy efficiency of the selectedbusiness building and the material used for enhancing energy efficiency. The report will also besupported with the government regulations and policy strategies. Furthermore, the role ofretrofitting and the retrofit scheme, building energy ratings, better energy warmer homes schemeand optimizing power at work will also be addressed. 2.0 Discussion 2.1 Analysis of energy consumption in buildings Residential or corporate buildings need energy consumption in electricity, ventilation, AirTightness, air conditioners and water usage. In Ireland, it is found that 26% and 18% of the totalenergy consumed by the residential and commercial/public sector respectively (2). Non-residential building consumes more energy than the residential areas as it has more floors andmore electronic equipment to use by the people (3). It is also found that increase in the energy

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