Commercial and Institutional Building Energy Use Survey 2000 (CIBEUS) Summary Report, December 2003

Table of Contents

I. Introduction

II. Statement of Findings

Analytical Summary
A. Scope of survey
From Halifax to Victoria
Aging real estate
Increasing size of buildings
Predominance of services

B. Energy consumption
Natural gas: Principal energy source for heating
Air-conditioned commercial and institutional buildings are increasing

C. A step in the right direction
Owners willing to invest
Towards greater energy efficiency
More energy-efficient lighting
Heating and air conditioning: Getting equipped in order to consume less

D. Energy intensity
Significant regional variations
Low energy intensity of new buildings
High energy intensity of small buildings
Higher energy intensity of buildings owned by private individuals
Impact of type of activity on energy consumption

Case Study: Education Sector

Appendix

Description of building activity sectors
Commercial and institutional accommodation
Entertainment and recreation
Office
Food retails
Non-food retails
Food service
Non-food service
Shopping malls
Warehouse/wholesale
Administration
Education
Health care
Public assembly

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