Electricity Driven Civil Infrastructure: Advances in Energy Efficient Building Systems

As the world becomes more focused on sustainability and as a way to cut down on carbon emissions and energy use, there has been a big increase in the use of electricity-based technology in civil infrastructure. This research sought to document the most recent innovations in energy-efficient building systems, with specific focus on electrical system technologies that are leading such innovations. Included in the study were discussions regarding integrating renewable energy resources; using advanced building automation systems; implementing energy storage systems; and incorporating smart grid technologies into the infrastructure. The study utilized case studies and simulation analyses in order to present a multidisciplinary approach for maximizing the use of energy within contemporary civil infrastructure, while also identifying some of the challenges and opportunities associated with developing this area of study.