Europe and America region: Drive decarbonization with capital, define intelligence with standards

Ⅰ.EU: 3 Billion Euros of "Pre-Financing" Accelerates Building Decarbonization

In early February, the EU announced a significant financial instrument, which sent a clear signal to enterprises that hope to promote energy-saving solutions in Europe. The European Commission and the European Investment Bank jointly launched the "ETS2 Pre-Financing Mechanism", planning to release 3 billion euros of funds. The core objective of this fund is to provide early funding for decarbonization projects of member states before the new emissions trading system (ETS2) officially comes into operation in 2028. The funds will mainly flow into the fields of buildings and transportation, especially supporting middle and low-income families to adopt cleaner heating and cooling technologies, such as the large-scale deployment of heat pumps, and reducing the overall energy demand of buildings. This indicates that the EU is using financial leverage to forcibly promote the green and intelligent upgrading of the building energy system. 

Ⅱ.United States: National Standards and Local Practices for Smart Buildings

（1）Federal-level definition of "smart buildings": Although the "Smart Buildings Acceleration Act" in the US Code was not first released in February, it has remained in effect as a current legal document and has continuously provided legal basis for the US federal government's smart building initiatives during that month. This act provides a very clear definition of "smart buildings", which can be regarded as the entry standard for the US market: A smart building must have a flexible and automatic energy system, remotely monitorable communication connections, systematic overall operation control, the ability to communicate with utilities, and must incorporate cybersecurity best practices. This definition sets a technical red line for all enterprises that wish to participate in federal projects in the US. 

（2）Coordination and refinement of local policies: At the local level, policies focus more on implementation and implementation. Denver updated its building energy efficiency policy on February 11th, announcing mutual recognition of Building Performance Standards with the Colorado state government. That is, buildings that comply with Denver's regulations are automatically considered to meet state requirements. This measure significantly simplifies the compliance burden for building owners and sets a clear timeline: state-level enforcement will begin after 2030, while Denver's final compliance deadline has been extended to 2032. The policies also provide highly operational flexibility, such as offering additional incentives for buildings connected to non-carbon emission heating networks, and granting a two-year compliance suspension period for difficult buildings. 

Ⅲ.Europe: Digital mandate reshapes public building procurement

Europe is using the "commander's stick" of public procurement to forcefully drive the digital transformation of the construction industry. Many governments in various countries (such as the United Kingdom, Germany, and France) have begun to enforce the use requirements of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in public project tenders. This means that if enterprises want to participate in European public building projects, they must have the ability to collaborate in a Common Data Environment (CDE) and follow international data standards such as ISO 19650 for information management. The required policy outcomes are not only physical buildings, but also rich structured data sets necessary for operational optimization and energy management. Digital twins are becoming a standard deliverable.

Southeast Asia region: Based on data, with projects as the driving force

Ⅰ.Vietnam: National Database Launched, Establishing the Data Foundation for Smart Cities

In late February, the Ministry of Construction of Vietnam officially launched the national construction activity database, which is a crucial step in its digital transformation strategy. This initiative aims to break down information silos and integrate previously scattered specialized databases (such as those related to housing, real estate markets, water supply and drainage, and transportation infrastructure) to build a unified digital infrastructure from the central to local levels. The Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam has explicitly identified "developing science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation" as the breakthrough point for 2026, emphasizing the need to establish a national key laboratory system serving high-speed rail and urban railways as well as intelligent infrastructure to gain control of key technologies. This has created significant domestic alternative and market access space for BIM software, data platforms, smart transportation, and building automation systems. 

Ⅱ.Indonesia: Jakarta issues mandatory energy conservation regulations

On February 9th, the Jakarta Provincial Government officially promulgated Provincial Governor Regulation No. 5 of 2026, specifically targeting the energy and water efficiency of buildings. This regulation is part of the "Climate Action Implementation" project between Jakarta and the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, setting a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 31.89% by 2030, and requiring buildings to reduce energy and water consumption by 30%. The implementation of the regulations will rely on regular performance monitoring of building energy consumption, and requires government buildings to set an example by leading the way in becoming green buildings. 

Ⅲ.Philippines: Asian Development Bank provides $500 million in funding, and government building energy efficiency renovation initiative kicks off

The "Accelerated Implementation of Government Energy Efficiency Project" plan in the Philippines has made new progress in February. The Asian Development Bank is providing results-based lending support for this project. The project aims to implement the "Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act", mandating that all government buildings reduce energy consumption by 10% each month. Through the procurement and installation of efficient lighting, efficient air conditioners, smart metering equipment, and rooftop photovoltaic systems, the project expects to achieve 20-30% energy savings. The first phase of the plan is expected to cover approximately 100 buildings between 2026 and 2028, mainly in the education and healthcare sectors. This represents a specific and large-scale market opportunity for the intelligent renovation of public buildings.