by 2% annually in 2025 and 2026, a sting that would cause anyone to flinch when crunching the numbers.
Data centers are especially important to note in the larger picture of the energy consumption issue. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute - an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that seeks to advance science-based solutions for climate change, energy, and environmental challenges in order to achieve our vision of a sustainable, resilient, and equitable world – reports that as of March 2025, there were 5,426 data centers nationally. Concerningly, that number is increasing dramatically, putting us on the cusp of a potential bubble and even more staggering energy consumption.
But the issue of massive energy consumption and resulting costs expand well past today’s data centers, from hyperscale to smaller in size, affecting structures of all types (commercial, residential, and public) that are subject to substantial rate increases that have potentially devastating effects, especially without the right resources in place.
The big energy sucking sound It’s important to note that among the multitude of energy bills, HVAC systems – crucial foundational pieces of the pie in running a modern facility – is one of the biggest
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sources of energy consumption (sometimes as much as 50%) that too often goes unnoticed by facility managers and operators. HVAC systems, while structurally essential, will resume their quiet existence without too much interference, sometimes viewed as a necessary evil without much consideration into the possibility for better operational efficiencies.
Inefficiencies in a facility’s HVAC system are often due to the use of older technology that is unable to keep pace with changing energy needs (consider the staggering effects of climate change on a global scale), operating on archaic mechanics and sucking up massive amounts of energy. Additionally, a lack in HVAC maintenance can result in damaging and costly building leaks, only adding to the tab.
But no more will these inefficiencies plague facility managers and operators. Advancements in HVAC Distribution Systems are becoming increasingly accessible. Such systems are more cost-effective without the need for major facility renovation, delivering the sophisticated tools needed to take back control of energy usage – regardless of how dire the environmental situation may seem and as too challenging to combat.
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