The Energy Saving Strategy on the Sustainable Campus Renovation Plan by Recycling and Reuse of Rainwater in Taiwan

Liao, Y. T.; Liu, K. S.

doi:10.15666/aeer/1502_111122

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Energy Efficiency in the Higher Education Institutions: A Review of Actions and Their Contribution to Sustainable Development

Munaro,

John

2024

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

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Universities are among the largest public sectors and energy consumers in many countries worldwide. They are considered crucial places to learn about opportunities to adopt sustainable and renewable energy to meet global greenhouse gas emission targets and incentivize economic growth. In this study, different energy efficiency strategies on university campuses were analyzed to investigate the level of engagement in practical actions at universities and the reduction of the environmental impacts of this sector. The results show that energy actions on university campuses are fewer and focused on plans for renewing energy systems and reducing energy consumption in buildings. Only a small portion of universities’ energy consumption comes from renewable sources. There is a need for more empirical studies on the description of actions and their impacts on the sustainability of campuses, in addition to the need to better understand and study the connections between energy use and energy efficiency in university campuses. An integrated approach to different energy strategies, in parallel with the knowledge of available technologies and the commitment of university stakeholders, in partnership with government support and energy concessionaires, is essential to improve energy performance and reduce the energy footprint of the universities.

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Energy Efficiency in the Higher Education Institutions: A Review of Actions and Their Contribution to Sustainable Development

Munaro,

John

2024

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

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Principles and Optimization of China’s Unconventional Water Management: From a Brand-New Perspective of Responsibility Allocation

Wang,

Ji,

Feng

2024

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Unconventional water includes reclaimed water, harvested rainwater, desalinated seawater, and mine water. Unconventional water use is considered more of a “mandatory responsibility” in China. The initial allocation of unconventional water emphasizes quantity-centered responsibility allocation while the minimum utilization reflects this responsibility. The unconventional water use responsibility (UWUR) should be tailored to the characteristics of each area, moving away from a ‘more is better’ mindset. However, there is a large research gap in this field. This paper first presented six fundamental principles for unconventional water allocation. Ensuring fairness in allocation involves aligning the allocated amount with urban water usage characteristics. Hence, based on four key features, this paper integrated various socioeconomic and environmental factors to build an initial allocation model. To enhance efficiency, an optimal allocation model was constructed using the zero-sum gains–data envelopment analysis (ZSG-DEA) method. The models were then applied to Jiangsu Province, China, to verify their applicability. The results showed that the projected minimum UWUR allocation (unit: 100 million m3) for each city in 2025 is 1.482 (Nanjing), 1.501 (Wuxi), 0.919 (Xuzhou), 1.029 (Changzhou), 2.977 (Suzhou), 1.497 (Nantong), 0.818 (Lianyungang), 0.766 (Huai’an), 0.875 (Yancheng), 0.920 (Yangzhou), 0.790 (Zhenjiang), 0.858 (Taizhou), and 0.766 (Suqian). The rational and feasible results indicated that the allocation framework proposed in this paper has a certain practicability. Lastly, this paper considered the differences in unconventional water utilization conditions across 13 cities and proposed corresponding measures to improve the utilization. This paper represents a tentative exploration of unconventional water allocation in China and offers theoretical and practical insights for policy-makers to improve territorial spatial planning and sustainable water management.

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The Energy Saving Strategy on the Sustainable Campus Renovation Plan by Recycling and Reuse of Rainwater in Taiwan

Cited by 2 publications

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Energy Efficiency in the Higher Education Institutions: A Review of Actions and Their Contribution to Sustainable Development

Energy Efficiency in the Higher Education Institutions: A Review of Actions and Their Contribution to Sustainable Development

Principles and Optimization of China’s Unconventional Water Management: From a Brand-New Perspective of Responsibility Allocation

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