This article explores the potential of DC power, the hurdles to its adoption, and the critical steps needed to bridge the gap in our codes and standards. It is based recommendations from Jim Frey’s presentation at the Electrify Smart DC-Powered Buildings conference, titled “Enabling Efficiency: Closing Gaps in Codes & Standards.”

Together with members of the Vehicle Mobility Systems team at Argonne National Laboratory, including Ayman Moawad (lead), Jihun Han, Dominik Karbowski, Yaozhong Zhang, and Aymeric Rousseau, Matt Zebiak from 2050 Partners explores the root causes behind observed efficiency differences between automated drivers and human drivers.

The New York Times highlighted 2050 Partners and our work supporting a building technique that reduces construction cost, saves water, saves energy, and improves water quality. 2050 Partners is proud to be supporting this work through field studies and building code advocacy.