Energy optimization of buildings

Intelligent Energy Optimization – The Path to a Sustainable City

The City of Copenhagen is committed to reducing energy consumption in buildings by 20% per square meter for both electricity and heating. At the same time, we aim to use energy more efficiently and integrate more renewable energy into the electricity and district heating networks.

To achieve this goal, we are testing intelligent building management systems that make energy consumption more flexible. This allows us to adjust usage to match when energy is greenest—without compromising comfort for residents and users.

How We Create Intelligent Energy Optimization

To build a more efficient and sustainable energy system, we focus on:

• Flexible heating – intelligent systems optimize heat consumption in buildings.
• Flexible electricity – energy use is adjusted to maximize the share of renewable energy.
• Cross-sector collaboration – building owners, utility companies, and technology providers work together to develop innovative solutions.

Why Innovation Is Essential

Existing solutions alone will not be enough to reach our climate goals. To make Copenhagen climate-positive by 2035, we must rethink, develop, and test new technologies that optimize energy consumption and integrate renewable energy more efficiently.

Innovation is key because:

• The city’s energy needs are changing – we must develop flexible solutions that can handle a doubling of electricity consumption.
• Renewable energy requires intelligent management – consumption must be adjusted to match production.
• New partnerships are needed – technology providers, building owners, and utilities must work together to create scalable solutions.

The future of energy demands innovation. That’s why we invest in pilot projects to test intelligent building management systems in real-world settings.