The energy efficiency standard for existing buildings, known as ASHRAE, has been updated to include a focus on building decarbonization.

ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 100-2024, Energy and Emissions Building Performance Standard for Existing Buildings explains methods for enhancing the performance and energy efficiency of all kinds of current buildings, including residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial ones. The most recent version of the standard specifies emissions targets for a wide range of building types in addition to carbon emissions performance requirements for already-existing buildings.

“As the demand grows for reduced energy use and carbon emissions in existing building, there has been heightened interest in Standard 100 within the past year for its potential to shape building regulations on an expanded level,” “The development of this revised standard underscores our commitment to advancing sustainability measures and responding to the evolving needs of the industry.” says 2023–24 ASHRAE President Ginger Scoggins.

This story was provided courtesy of Nick Johns-Wickberg from HVAC&R News page and was slightly edited prior to publication. Image courtesy of Erik McLean via Unsplash.
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