| Buildings rely on energy for many functions, including electricity and HVAC systems. When buildings use gas, oil, and other fossil fuels for energy, there are steep economic, social, and environmental costs. |
建筑依赖能源实现多种功能。当建筑使用化石燃料作为能源时，会产生巨大的经济、社会和环境成本。 |
| Why it matters: |
为何重要： |
- Worldwide, buildings account for 30% of total energy consumption.
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- Burning fossil fuels to produce energy also generates emissions that contribute to climate change.
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| How Energy and Atmosphere strategies can help: |
能源与大气策略如何发挥作用： |
- Green buildings start by reducing energy use through better design or energy retrofits. Focusing on efficiency first allows projects to maximize their impact.
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- 绿色建筑首先通过更好的设计或节能改造来减少能源使用。专注于效率优先使项目能够最大化其影响。
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- Green buildings maintain low energy use over time by tracking energy use and verifying that all building systems are installed and maintained as intended.
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- 绿色建筑通过跟踪能源使用并验证所有系统按预期运行来长期保持低能耗。
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- Further progress toward decarbonization is made by electrifying building systems and optimizing how projects interact with the power grid.
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- 通过建筑系统电气化和优化项目与电网的互动方式，进一步推进脱碳进程。
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- Green buildings produce and/or procure clean, renewable energy.
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