# Energy Optimization with AI

Commercial buildings consume roughly 40% of total energy in developed economies, and studies consistently show that 20-30% of that energy is wasted. The sources are predictable: HVAC running at full capacity in half-occupied spaces, lighting in empty rooms, equipment cycling inefficiently due to outdated control logic. AI addresses each of these by learning actual building behavior and optimizing in real time.

Understanding Building Energy Patterns

Before optimizing, you need to understand consumption patterns. Feed AI your utility data and building management system logs: