Misconceptions about Decarbonization
It is clear today that fossil fuel-fired equipment has a limited future in buildings due to technology advancements, policy, ESG requirements and other conditions. As asset managers, sustainability managers, and their consultants pursue decarbonization plans, they can often encounter misconceptions about decarbonization that delay action and progress. Below is a list of the misconceptions that came out of the Empire Building Challenge, and our solutions for how to overcome these challenges.
Simple Payback Measures
One-to-one Equipment Swap with Air Source Heat Pump
Electrify Everything . . . And Do it Immediately and in One Move!
Technology is Changing So Fast, Isn’t Something Better Going to Come Along?
My Tenants Don’t Think This is a Priority
Electricity Produces Emissions
It’s Too Disruptive and Expensive to Decarbonize a Building All at Once