AAC's energy efficiency  saves money for a building's operating costs – as much as 50% over other wall systems. Its thermal mass, high R- value and air tightness all contribute significantly. However, AAC can also save money during the construction of the project as well.

AAC typically installs faster than other materials due to its lighter weight, workability, and ease of installation. AAC is also an integral wall system – fewer steps are needed to achieve a wall system as opposed to others. AAC typically needs only three steps to finish a wall system, whereas conventional practices utilize up to twice as many. The reduced material and labor involved with AAC construction can save time and money. The diagram below outlines these steps:

In addition to greatly moderating the interior temperature, there is a significant delay (lag time), about eight hours, from the exterior peak temperature to the interior peak temperature. This lag time allows energy consumption to be shifted to off-peak hours, a benefit to power companies - and a major cost savings to the building owner.