Internet Explorer, Chrome Browser, Firefox Browser, Safari Browser
Press Release09 December 2025Smart InfrastructureZug, Switzerland
Energy efficiency in buildings tops organizations’ infrastructure priorities: Siemens study
Energy efficiency in facilities and buildings has emerged as the No. 1 infrastructure priority for organizations, a recent Siemens survey and study finds.
Despite many retrofits offering a strong return on investment (ROI), the top barriers to progressing with energy efficiency goals since 2023 have been cost-related, including lack of capital, rising energy prices, and the expense of new equipment and technologies. To overcome these challenges, Siemens is offering Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) models, leveraging the in-house financing capabilities of Siemens Financial Services. By aligning payment structures with guaranteed results – such as energy savings and reduced carbon emissions – large upfront capital expenditures (CapEx) can be replaced with outcome-based operational costs (OpEx).
Digital technologies are also proving critical to accelerating this transformation. Over half (55%) of respondents say digitalization has a strong or transformational impact on energy efficiency, with 56% expecting it to reduce costs, and 55% stating it can improve workforce health and safety.
“Buildings are increasingly recognized as strategic assets in the infrastructure transition, with technologies such as AI, digital platforms, and autonomous systems acting as catalysts,” said Susanne Seitz, CEO Buildings at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. “When it comes to autonomous systems, organizations clearly expect breakthroughs in energy efficiency, smarter anomaly detection, stronger physical security, and healthier, more comfortable spaces for occupants. This is exactly the path we’re charting at Siemens; creating human-centric, autonomous buildings that serve people better.”
However, only half (50%) of organizations currently have the data they need to make informed decarbonization decisions – emphasizing the need to implement building technology. Followed by a strong ROI, increasing transparency is seen as the second-biggest benefit of smart building technologies, helping organizations understand their energy and emissions profiles, plan refurbishments, and optimize maintenance.
The
Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025 explores the evolution of the infrastructure transition, highlights its urgent priorities, and lays the pathahead for business and government leaders. The report is a biennial study commissioned by Siemens, surveying 1,400 senior executives and government representatives in 19 countries across energy, buildings and industries. The buildings chapter explores the progress, priorities, and challenges involved in the decarbonization of real estate.
For this press release
Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions, and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. To protect this journey, we foster holistic cybersecurity to ensure secure and reliable operations. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2025, the business had around 79,400 employees worldwide.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €78.9 billion and net income of €10.4 billion. As of September 30, 2025, the company employed around 318,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.