Review on the response of building energy service demand to global warming

ZHOU Ziqiao; LIU Yongzhe; WANG Xin; DAI Hancheng

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1002-9605.2025.1.mtjjyj202501015

Abstract：In the context of climate change,residents modify their demand for building energy services to maintain their health and comfort in response to rising global temperatures.Although there has been considerable research on the relationship between temperature changes and the demand for building energy services,a systematic review of this area remains insufficient.This paper focuses on reviewing the factors,mechanisms,and methodologies affecting the demand for building energy services due to temperature changes.The study finds that,in terms of influencing factors and mechanisms,the impact of climate change on building energy service demand exhibits diversity in regional climates and complexity in socio-economic aspects,necessitating careful consideration of differences between various regions and income groups during modeling.Regarding research methods,engineering calculation methods and regression models are the two most common modeling approaches,each with its advantages and limitations.Moreover,the increase in building energy service demand is likely to exacerbate the urban heat island effect,while the regional temperature rise caused by urban heat islands can further impact the demand for building energy services,resulting in maladaptive phenomena.This paper further discusses the extension of research methodologies and the expansion of research areas,while also exploring the potential for multi-dimensional assessments of the impact of climate change on energy service demand in the future.The aim is to assist policymakers and public utility entities in adequately planning future investments to ensure regional and national energy security,attaining a mutually beneficial outcome for both mitigation and adaptation.