A recent survey conducted by Johnson Controls — the Global Energy Efficiency Indicator — found that 75 percent of surveyed organizations in the U.S. plan to increase their investment in green heating and cooling systems, renewable energy and smart building technology. The data showed a 16 percent increase from the previous year, and the research suggests that sustainability is a key driver of this increase, according to Johnson Controls.
“This is the largest annual increase in planned investment in over a decade,” says Clay Nesler, vice president of global sustainability and regulatory affairs for the HVAC brand. “Investment in smart and sustainable building technologies not only addresses urgent climate challenges but also improves comfort, health, safety and affordability for building occupants and communities.”