Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency Requirements in Buildings

Energy is essential for all human activities. Energy is necessary for poverty alleviation and the production of essential goods and services. Energy is a vital element for the social and economic progress of all countries. Therefore, it is like oil that runs the engine of national economic progress. Governments worldwide are committed to achieving sustainable development goals. In a situation where urban complexes consume almost 80% of global energy, energy-efficient buildings can make a significant contribution to achieving sustainable development goals. As a result, energy efficiency in buildings has increasingly attracted the attention of governments and people. The overall result of this study is that with the adoption of initial measures, there are credible energy technology approaches that may allow governments to continue social and economic development for at least the next 50 years while ensuring energy supply stability and improving local, regional, and international environmental quality. Findings indicate that effective energy policy provides consumers with reliable information and establishes a sustainable monitoring environment for project developers. Rational investment behavior and responsiveness to reliable information lead to a shift towards sustainable building choices.