Improving energy efficiency plays a crucial role in reducing operational costs and environmental impact of commercial buildings. Decreasing energy consumption allows buildings to achieve significant savings on electricity, fuel, and other utility costs, directly impacting profitability and business efficiency in a positive way.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, energy-efficient buildings typically use 25-30% less energy than conventional buildings. Efficient energy use also helps reduce carbon emissions and other pollutants, aligning with sustainable and environmentally friendly development trends. Buildings can enhance their competitive advantage and comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations by being energy-efficient.

In particular, under The Vietnam Scaling Up Energy Efficiency Project (VSUEE) approved in 2019, industrial enterprises (IEs) and energy service companies (ESCOs) participating in energy efficiency sub-projects will receive a 50% credit guarantee for participating financial institutions (PFIs) in providing loans to the industry. At the same time, it provides funding to build capacity for private enterprises to develop and implement energy efficiency projects. Moreover, energy-efficient buildings provide a more comfortable and healthy working environment for occupants. Temperature and air quality are better controlled, helping minimize adverse health impacts like headaches and fatigue. Improving indoor environmental quality has been linked to increased employee productivity and performance. Therefore, developing and implementing solutions to improve energy efficiency should be considered an essential part of the sustainable development and long-term business strategy for investors as well as commercial building management units, especially in Vietnam where energy demand is rapidly increasing.