Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management, 2026, 16(5), 2025-312
Real-Time Monitoring and Operation Optimization Strategies for Carbon Emissions of Large Urban Public Buildings
Vice Dean, School of Civil Engineering, Liaodong University, Dandong,118003, China, E-mail: YinghuiZou18@outlook.com
Project Management
Received December 8, 2025; revised January 20, 2026; accepted July 7, 2026
Available online July 20, 2026
Abstract: Addressing the shortcomings of traditional static carbon accounting methods, such as low time resolution and a lack of carbon-oriented building operation strategies, this study proposes a real-time monitoring system and operation optimization strategy based on dynamic carbon footprint. A high-precision dynamic carbon accounting model is constructed, a multi-level monitoring system is developed, and an optimization model to minimize carbon costs is established. Experimental findings demonstrate that the dynamic accounting method can avoid a maximum carbon emission accounting bias of 4.80%. The optimization strategy achieves a 12.5% reduction in carbon emissions on peak carbon days, an 8.5% monthly reduction, and a cumulative reduction of 52.6 tons of CO2 equivalent, while reducing total electricity costs by 2.1%. Building electricity consumption characteristics are significantly improved, with a 15.8% reduction in average daily peak carbon power and a 6.5% increase in load factor. In conclusion, this research provides a carbon management solution for large urban public buildings that combines environmental and economic benefits, and has significant practical value for promoting the low-carbon transformation of the building sector.
Keywords: Carbon accounting; dynamic carbon footprint; carbon emissions; carbon signal; building.
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Citation: Zou, Y. (2026). Real-Time Monitoring and Operation Optimization Strategies for Carbon Emissions of Large Urban Public Buildings. Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management, 16(5), 2025-312.
