The global energy demand rose by 2.3% in 2018, the fastest pace in the last decade and it’s only set to rise as more devices, buildings, cars, homes and everything else is connected to the grid. But the realities of climate change is having a serious impact on our planet and governments and businesses will have to rethink how energy is created, stored and used quickly. We speak to Prabodh Seth, CEO of ICEE International on building energy efficiencies using AI-based solutions that address the need for judicious energy consumption while maintaining occupant comfort and air quality.