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Lead by example by decarbonising public buildings

The schools , offices , hospitals and other buildings owned by state and municipal authorities provide an opportunity for government to lead by example . Many of these buildings were constructed decades ago with little regard for renewable energy and energy efficiency , and they offer a large potential for transformation into zeroenergy buildings . By renovating public buildings to a zero-energy standard , governments can raise the awareness of the population and educate industry about netzero building solutions .

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Promote deep energy renovation

Performing deep renovations at scale is a necessity for building a zero-carbon society . Boosting the energy performance of existing buildings improves living conditions of residents and supports several economic sectors . Ensuring adequate and well-targeted funding is key to enabling the appropriate depth and scale of renovations .

112 December 2021