ENERGY EFFICIENCY


“Buildings are increasingly recognised as strategic assets in the infrastructure transition, with technologies such as AI, digital platforms, and autonomous systems acting as catalysts.”


Susanne Seitz, chief executive of buildings at Siemens Smart Infrastructure.


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n addition, a higher proportion of respondents say that onsite renewable energy production and the electrifi cation of heating and cooling are now at


mature or advanced stages, compared with previous fi ndings in 2023. The study, Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025, shows that over half of survey respondents plan to increase investment in energy effi ciency (57%), smart building technologies (55%), and building electrifi cation (54%) in the year ahead. Despite many retrofi ts off ering a strong return on


investment (ROI), the top barriers to progressing with energy effi ciency goals since 2023 have been cost- related, including lack of capital, rising energy prices, and the expense of new equipment and technologies. To overcome these challenges, Siemens is off ering Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) models, leveraging the


Siemens survey fi ndings


¡ Improving energy effi ciency in facilities and buildings emerges as the No. 1 priority for organisations in a 2025 Siemens survey, up from 7th place in 2023


¡ 55% of organisations plan to increase investment in smart building technologies


¡ More than half of organisations say they are ready to implement autonomous building systems


¡ Financing gap: lack of capital and cost of equipment and technology amongst top factors slowing down transition to net-zero buildings


Energy effi ciency in buildings tops infrastructure priorities


Energy effi ciency in facilities and buildings has emerged as the No. 1 infrastructure priority for organisations seeking to leverage it for decarbonisation and competitiveness, up from 7th place in 2023, a recent Siemens survey and study found


in-house fi nancing capabilities of Siemens Financial Services. By aligning payment structures with guaranteed results – such as energy savings and reduced carbon emissions – large upfront capital expenditures (CapEx) can be replaced with outcome- based operational costs (OpEx). Digital technologies are also proving critical to


accelerating this transformation. Over half (55%) of respondents say digitalisation has a strong or transformational impact on energy effi ciency, with 56% expecting it to reduce costs, and 55% stating it can improve workforce health and safety. “Buildings are increasingly recognised as


strategic assets in the infrastructure transition, with technologies such as AI, digital platforms, and autonomous systems acting as catalysts,” said Susanne Seitz, chief executive of buildings at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. “When it comes to autonomous systems,


organisations clearly expect breakthroughs in energy effi ciency, smarter anomaly detection, stronger


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physical security, and healthier, more comfortable spaces for occupants. This is exactly the path we’re charting at Siemens;


creating human-centric, autonomous buildings that serve people better.” However, only half (50%) of organisations


currently have the data they need to make informed decarbonisation decisions – emphasizing the need to implement building technology. Followed by a strong ROI, increasing transparency is seen as the second-biggest benefi t of smart building technologies, helping organisations understand their energy and emissions profi les, plan refurbishments, and optimise maintenance. The Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor


2025 explores the evolution of the infrastructure transition, highlights its urgent priorities, and lays the path ahead for business and government leaders. The report is a biennial study commissioned by Siemens, surveying 1,400 senior executives and government representatives in 19 countries.


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