This is an article about building automation systems for sustainability. It discusses how these systems can help companies achieve their sustainability goals. BAS systems reduce energy consumption in buildings by controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. They can also reduce lighting energy consumption. Despite the potential benefits, only 42% of commercial building space in the US uses BAS systems. The high cost of implementation is a major barrier to adoption. Other challenges include a lack of standardized naming conventions for building metadata and the difficulty of automating the process of acquiring metadata. The article concludes by expressing optimism that future advancements in technology will overcome these challenges.
