Benchmarking energy consumption in universities: A review

Quevedo, T.C.; Geraldi, M.S.; Melo, A.P.; Lamberts, R.

doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2023.108185

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“…It is important to note that occupants and space usage have a significant impact on energy consumption when it comes to university typology and benchmarking. As a result, according to Quevedo et al (2024) report, the spaces should be considered in university energy benchmarks. Synthesizing findings across studies underscores the influence of several factors on classroom EUI values.…”

Section: Annual Energy Use Intensity In Classroomsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The rating was criticized for failing to take into account the trade-off between practical and scientific considerations, university rankings, and different interpretations of sustainability. The analysis improved understanding of the term sustainability by concentrating on conceptual problems related to its definition (Quevedo et al, 2024). Mentioned that the complexity of university campuses and the emphasis on standards based on end-use and space use in future research make it challenging to apply the standard there.…”

Section: Campus Sustainabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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A state-of-the-art review of energy-efficient and renewable energy systems in higher education facilities

Almasri,

Abu-Hamdeh,

Al-Tamimi

2024

Front. Energy Res.

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Amid escalating energy demands and growing environmental concerns, educational institutions are transforming into crucibles for enduring innovation. This comprehensive review summarizes the complex relationship between Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Systems (EERES) within the sphere of educational institutions. By instituting Energy Efficiency initiatives, organizations can curtail energy consumption, resulting in substantial cost savings and a diminished carbon footprint. Moreover, the integration of renewable energy technologies empowers the localized generation of electricity, ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy source. Noteworthy in this study is the novel linkage of energy usage indicators to the comfort levels experienced in university settings during both summer and winter. An exhaustive examination of consumption indicators, rooted in the diverse activities on college campuses, further enriches the investigation. Beyond technical intricacies, this study scrutinizes the economic viability, environmental advantages, and educational significance of these integrated systems. Embracing EERES not only aligns with the commitment of educational institutions to environmental stewardship but also establishes a paradigm for broader communities. These institutions aspire to exemplify sustainable practices, influencing larger societal behavior positively. Various factors, including the institution’s type, energy source, facility nature, building construction, internal activities, weather conditions, and user behavior, wield substantial influence over energy utilization. This study offers a nuanced exploration, shedding light not only on the technical dimensions but also on the broader economic, environmental, and educational implications of adopting EERES.

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Section: Annual Energy Use Intensity In Classroomsmentioning

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Section: Campus Sustainabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

A state-of-the-art review of energy-efficient and renewable energy systems in higher education facilities

Almasri,

Abu-Hamdeh,

Al-Tamimi

2024

Front. Energy Res.

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“…Schools and higher education universities share, as a common feature, the irregular footprint (pattern) of electrical consumption due to the seasonal distribution of operating times, to electrical equipment and systems used for educational and residential purposes, and to the availability of buildings for education, administration, residential life in dormitories and canteens [28]. Most recently, Quevedo et al argued that addressing the space usage type in university buildings and working towards future benchmark development can result in improving energy management and, ultimately, in developing more sustainable universities [29]. This position is also embraced by researchers advocating that universities implementing concepts such as the Sustainable Campus better respond to the needs and expectations of their stakeholders (mainly faculty and students) than the non-implementing ones [24,30], helping, alongside, reach energy conservation and efficiency.…”

Section: Framing the Debate On Energy Consumption In University Campusesmentioning

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“…The findings can serve to develop tailored strategies to nudge sustainable behaviors in campus life. Studies on the campus greening processes highlight such possibilities, although in international perspectives, the cases showed different levels of students' sensitivity to one or another of the topics in the list [22,29,39].…”

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“…The findings are useful primarily to the university leaders and administrative staff, to improve energy management in the residential buildings, either as stand-alone initiatives or in a future effort to launch greening campus processes and/or sustainability-led initiatives [29,56]. However, influencing student behaviors towards more sustainable practices has the potential to positively influence not only the university's finances and use of resources but also on society as a whole, which encourages environmental citizenship and sustainable lifestyles [12,24,25,41].…”

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Electrically Savvy or Not? Tentative Portrait of the Romanian Student as a Consumer of Electric Devices and Utilities

Cernicova-Buca,

Gherheș,

Dragomir

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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The understanding of student profiles is critical in educational processes, providing valuable information on the learner’s knowledge, aspirations, expectations, and behaviors. The research aims to profile students’ relationship with electric energy resources across three issues: the use of energy-efficient devices, interactions with available devices and utilities, and the display of adaptive behaviors to environmental conditions and exploitation of resources. The research is undertaken in the oldest university in the western part of Romania, schooling 13,000 students. The methodology consists of monitoring energy consumption on the university campus hosting around 6000 students in 16 dormitories, and of a survey mapping of their energy-related consumption behavior. A total of 1023 participants participated in the study, with responses indicating significant differences in the studied population, which cannot be viewed as a homogenous group. Gender and place of residence influence the results. While the respondents display a relatively high overall awareness and responsible energy-saving behaviors, women and on-campus students seem to be more inclined to adopt energy-saving, sustainable behaviors. The findings of the research are useful for developing data-driven strategies to enhance and consolidate student energy saving behaviors and to plan for nudging messages to induce sustainable choices in the student body.

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Study on the Energy Consumption Characteristics and the Self-Sufficiency Rate of Rooftop Photovoltaic of University Campus Buildings

Gao,

Wang,

Mao

et al. 2024

Energies

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Campus buildings often face issues with high energy consumption, low efficiency, and significant carbon emissions, making the creation of a green, low-carbon campus urgent. Utilizing solar photovoltaics on rooftops can provide an effective power solution to address high energy consumption. This study focuses on a university campus, employing the DeST energy consumption simulation software to model the HVAC systems, electrical devices, and hot water loads of five typical buildings. It combines this with calculations of available rooftop areas to assess the potential for rooftop solar photovoltaics. The results confirm varying annual electricity consumption among the different buildings, which directly correlates with building size and operational schedules. Among the five building types, sports facilities and academic buildings have relatively high rooftop photovoltaic self-sufficiency rates, exceeding 60%, while the library has the lowest, under 20%. The entire university campus has an annual rooftop photovoltaic self-sufficiency rate of 35%, significantly addressing the issue of high energy consumption in university campuses. This research provides a theoretical basis for implementing rooftop photovoltaic systems to achieve campus energy savings.

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Benchmarking energy consumption in universities: A review

Cited by 3 publications

References 71 publications

A state-of-the-art review of energy-efficient and renewable energy systems in higher education facilities

A state-of-the-art review of energy-efficient and renewable energy systems in higher education facilities

Electrically Savvy or Not? Tentative Portrait of the Romanian Student as a Consumer of Electric Devices and Utilities

Study on the Energy Consumption Characteristics and the Self-Sufficiency Rate of Rooftop Photovoltaic of University Campus Buildings

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