Using AI to optimize HVAC systems in buildings
AI can potentially improve building efficiency, sustainability, and health. Here’s a solution that reduced heating energy 4%, electricity use 15%, CO2e emissions 205 tonnes, occupant complaints 23%.
- 22 Sep 2022
- 1 min read
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has the potential to significantly improve a building’s energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and occupant health, but examples have been largely theoretical.
In this paper, we describe a “real-world” AI solution and its implementation in 624 school buildings. After about 5 months of operation (winter season), the solution reduced heating energy by 4%, reduced electricity usage by 15%, reduced CO2e emissions by 205 tonnes, and reduced occupant complaints by 23%. We explain these results and provide lessons learned from the project.
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