IDC identifies Smart Building Maturity Model

According to IDC Energy Insights, the global smart buildings technology market should see a 27 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2010 to 2015.

During this time, energy efficiency will become an increasingly valuable operational asset in the facilities market. As energy costs rise, decision makers are evaluating building operations to control costs, hedge financial risks and achieve strategic business goals related to the relationship between energy consumption and facility operations.

The smart buildings market is defined by IDC Energy Insights in six technology verticals: HVAC, lighting, plug loads, distributed energy resources, analytics and data management, and fire and security. A truly optimized smart building will have fully integrated control and automation systems providing unprecedented visibility into facility operations for real-time adaptation to external signals and internally generated policies, according to IDC.

"As we look to new opportunities to manage our national energy demands and develop more responsible energy policies, energy efficiency has an important role to play. The buildings segment cannot be overlooked, and smart buildings solutions represent the most innovative and comprehensive energy-efficiency solutions for this market," said Casey Talon, Research Analyst, IDC Energy Insights.

"The Market Maturity Model provides a framework for exploring investment in smart building solutions that will support broad adoption of energy efficiency technologies in the commercial and industrial building sector."

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