scholarly journals Application of occupancy and booking information to optimize space and energy use in higher education institutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 172 ◽  
pp. 25010
Author(s):  
Shoaib Azizi ◽  
Ramtin Rabiee ◽  
Gireesh Nair ◽  
Thomas Olofsson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Space Use ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Significant Saving ◽  
Building Management ◽  
Extensive Information ◽  
Building Operation

Building in higher education institutions (HEIs) are characterized as energy intensive Experience from practice showing large discrepancies between predicted and actual energy performance. The deviation can sometimes reach 100%. Explanations often originate from occupant’s behaviour along with building operation. IoT-based smart tools can provide extensive information about building usage to improve the building management, often associates with opportunities, for significant energy saving. The analysis in this study investigate space use based on occupancy and booking information in eight different lecture rooms at Umeå University. The results suggest interventions for significant saving potentials, such as modification of access permission and closing down redundant lecture rooms.

Energy Saving Policies for Housing Based on Wrong Assumptions?

2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-83
Author(s):  
Henk Visscher ◽  
Dasa Majcen ◽  
Laure Itard
Keyword(s):  
Energy Saving ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Housing Stock ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Building Stock ◽  
Energy Saving Potential ◽  
Energy Performance Of Buildings ◽  
New Buildings

The energy saving potential of the building stock is large and considered to be the most cost efficient to contribute to the CO2 reduction ambitions. Severe governmental policies steering on reducing the energy use seem essential to stimulate and enforce the improvement of the energy performance of buildings with a focus on reducing the heating and cooling energy demand. In Europe the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is a driving force for member states to develop and strengthen energy performance regulations for new buildings and energy certificates for the building stock. The goals are to build net zero energy new buildings in 2020 and to reach a neutral energy situation in the whole stock by 2050. More and more research projects deliver insight that the expected impact of stricter regulations for newly built houses is limited and the actual effects of energy savings through housing renovations stay behind the expectations. Theoretical energy use calculated on base of the design standard for new houses and assessment standards for Energy Performance Certificates of existing dwellings differ largely from the measured actual energy use. The paper uses the findings of some Post Occupancy Evaluation research projects. Is the energy saving potential of the housing stock smaller than expected and should we therefore change the policies?

ФОРМУВАННЯ МЕРЕЖІ ЦЕНТРІВ ЕНЕРГОХАБА ЗНАНЬ ДЛЯ ПРОГНОЗУВАННЯ ПРІОРИТЕТНОГО НАПРЯМУ РОЗВИТКУ ПРОГРАМ ЕНЕРГОЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ ТА ЕНЕРГОЗБЕРЕЖЕННЯ В ЗАКЛАДАХ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ

2022 ◽  
pp. 35-44
Author(s):  
Ivan M. Gryshchenko ◽  
Mykhailo O. Verhun ◽  
Andrii S. Prokhorovskyi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Supply System ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
The University

This article attempts to verify the relevance of building a network of energy knowledge hub centres to tackle the priority objective in enhancing energy efficiency and energy saving management in higher education institutions. It is emphasized that the issues of careful and wise use of fuels and energy resources challenge more government efforts, active use of advanced projects to manage energy saving and energy efficiency through the integrated use of different energy sources. The study argues that to identify the potential for energy saving, setting regulatory indicators of energy consumption, determining the key energy saving measures and target objects in the public sector where energy saving programs are planned to be implemented, there is a need to conduct energy surveys with further developing of energy passports for buildings. In the frameworks of this study, the following research methods were used: abstract and logical analysis – to interpret the essence of energy saving concepts for universities; systemic approach – to identify the specifics of energy saving projects implementation in universities; in-depth analysis and synthesis – to forecast the university development priority area of the "Energy efficiency and energy saving"; system, structural, comparative and statistical analyses – to assess the energy consumption in universities; economic and statistical methods – to evaluate the level and the dynamics of the energy sources use before and after the implementation of project activities; graph-based and analytical methods – to facilitate visual representation and schematic presentation of forecasts for further development of energy efficiency and energy saving systems. The study offers a mechanism to shape a network of energy knowledge hub centres to forecast a priority development area of energy efficiency and energy saving programs in higher education institutions along with providing an overview on the process of energy saving based on energy knowledge hub centres by carrying out the following tasks: project identification, scanning, energy audit, implementation of an action plan, and monitoring. It has been verified that to enhance the energy supply system in the university buildings, the following objectives should be attained: using the energy knowledge hub to forecast the university energy efficiency and energy saving programme, implementing an automated individual heating station with weather regulation and installing new radiator heaters.

scholarly journals Full-scale Studies of Improving Energy Performance by Renovating Historic Swedish Timber Buildings with Hemp-lime

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 2484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulien Strandberg-de Bruijn ◽  
Anna Donarelli ◽  
Kristin Balksten
Keyword(s):  
Energy Saving ◽  
Material Properties ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Space Heating ◽  
Original Material ◽  
Insulation Material ◽  
Thermal Transmittance

With an increased focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy saving is of great importance in all sectors of society. EU directives set targets for member states to reduce energy use in buildings. Energy saving in historic buildings requires special measures, balancing energy-saving renovations against the preservation of heritage values. Traditional constructions are open to vapor diffusion and generally work differently from modern constructions. Modern materials in traditional constructions sometimes damages the original material as they are usually diffusion-tight. The aim of this study was to investigate whether hemp-lime could be used as an insulation material to improve the energy efficiency of historic timber building envelopes with a rendered façade in Sweden. The objective was to determine the actual energy savings for space heating. An additional objective was to determine the actual thermal transmittance and to study thermal buffering through in-situ measurements in a full-scale wall renovated with hemp-lime. Two full-scale wall sections were constructed at the Energy and Building Design laboratory at Lund University: A traditional post-and-plank wall with a lime render (80 mm), and a post-and-plank wall with a hemp-lime render (90 mm). Energy use for space heating was monitored continuously over a period of one year. The wall with a hemp-lime render required 33% less energy for space heating than the traditional post-and-plank wall with a lime render. This was accomplished without changing the framework, appearance or material in the render and without drastically changing the hygric properties of the façade. From the gathered data, the thermal transmittance (U-values) for both walls was calculated using two different methods, one based on material properties and the other based on energy use data. For both walls, thermal transmittance based on actual energy use data during the heating period was lower than what was expected from their material properties. This indicates that more material properties than thermal conductivity and material thickness need to be taken into account when performing energy use calculations. With hemp-lime, a renovation can be accomplished without damaging the timber structure and wooden slats, and it can be done with local traditional materials and building methods with no difference in appearance to a traditional lime render. This allows for heritage values to be preserved, while also allowing the building to comply with modern standards and with increased thermal comfort and reduced energy use.

A Preliminary Assessment of Energy Consumption Behaviour Pattern and Factors Influence Among Malaysian Higher Education Institutions Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Hafizal Ishak ◽  
Ibrahim Sipan ◽  
Abdul Hamid Mar Iman ◽  
Maimunah Sapri
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Influence Factors ◽  
Behaviour Pattern ◽  
Preliminary Assessment ◽  
Consumption Behaviour ◽  
Energy Consumption Patterns

Towards sustainable campus of higher education institutions (HEIs), energy consumption behaviour is one of the several matters that require attention by the facilities manager. Information on energy consumption behaviour helps on developing a good strategy for energy management. The purpose of this study is to assess energy consumption behaviour among Malaysian HEIs student. This study has an objective to determine energy consumption patterns and analyse the factors that influence the pattern. The 'energy culture' framework consolidated with 'centrographic' approach and econometric analysis used to strengthen the findings. A self-administrated survey carried out involving 158 respondents in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor. There are three types of energy use among students in HEIs namely, 'high', 'low', and 'conserve'. The 'device', 'activities' and 'building regulation' are the influence factors on the pattern of energy use.

Architectural Elements with Respect to the Energy Performance of Buildings

2014 ◽  
Vol 1020 ◽  
pp. 561-565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rastislav Ingeli ◽  
Katarína Minarovičová ◽  
Miroslav Čekon
Keyword(s):  
Energy Demand ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
Architectural Elements ◽  
Zero Energy Building ◽  
Very High Energy ◽  
Building Operation

Buildings account for 40% of the primary energy use and 24%of the generation of green house gases worldwide. Therefore, a reduction of the specific energy demand of buildings and increased use of renewable energy are important measures of climate change mitigation. On the 18th of May 2010 a recast of the EPBD was approved which further clarifies the intention that buildings shall have a low energy demand. The recast of the EPBD specifies that by the end of 2020 all new buildings shall be “nearly zero-energy buildings”. A nearly zero-energy building is defined as a building with a very high energy performance and very simple shape. The current focusing on the energy efficiency of the building operation may lead to uniform cuboid architecture with heavy insulated building envelopes. The paper deals with the influence of energy concept on architectural elements (and their properties as shape, material, colour, texture etc.)

scholarly journals Mathematical support of energy efficiency and comfortable conditions in higher education institutions of Ukraine

2020 ◽  
pp. 26-33
Author(s):  
N. G. Batechko ◽  
◽  
O. V. Shelimanova ◽  
S.V. Shostak ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Search Algorithm ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Scientometric Indicator ◽  
Environmental Sciences ◽  
National University

ENERGY AND AUTOMATION OPEN JOURNAL SYSTEMS LANGUAGE Select Language English FONT SIZE ABOUT THE AUTHORS N. G. Batechko National University of Life and Environmental sciences of Ukraine O. V. Shelimanova National University of Life and Environmental sciences of Ukraine S.V. Shostak National University of Life and Environmental sciences of Ukraine ARTICLE TOOLS Print this article Indexing metadata How to cite item Finding References Email this article Email the author Journal Help USER You are logged in as... sinyavsky2008 My Journals My Profile Log Out INFORMATION For Readers For Authors For Librarians NOTIFICATIONS View (735 new) Manage Example of bibliographic description The list of journals included in scientometric databases: - Scopus (Uкraine, Belarus, Poland, Russia); - Іndex Copernicus; - Web of Sciense (humanities, natural sciences, social sciences); - РІНЦ. Search algorithm and calculation scientometric indicator: - Scopus; - Publish or Perish; - Google Scholar; - SNIP-іndex journal. SOCIAL NETWORKS HOME ABOUT USER HOME SEARCH CURRENT ARCHIVES STATISTICS REMINDER FOR AUTHORS Home > No 3 (2020) > Batechko MATHEMATICAL SUPPORT OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND COMFORTABLE CONDITIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS OF UKRAINE N. G. Batechko, O. V. Shelimanova, S.V. Shostak ABSTRACT The relevance of increasing the energy efficiency in buildings of domestic higher educational institutions is determined not only by the need to save energy resources, but also by the fact that such “green campuses” can become the basis for the formation of an ecological and energy efficient lifestyle for today's youth. An integrated approach to the selection of energy-saving measures in a building requires the models of thermal comfort which take into account the intensity of human activity, the type of clothing, the speed of air movement in the room, relative humidity and the like. The purpose of this study is to improve the efficiency of the energy system of campus buildings by taking into account the interaction of energy sources, the heating system, the thermal properties of the enclosing structures and the standardized parameters of the indoor microclimate. Along with an integrated approach to the problem under study, taking into account the necessary comprehensive analysis of energy-saving measures in the system "heat source - enclosing structures - external parameters", attention should be paid to the indoor climate and the problem of meeting human needs for thermal comfort. With the help of a miniature temperature datalogger RC-1B, a round-the-clock monitoring of temperatures was carried out in some rooms of the educational building No. 8 of National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine during the heating season. The analysis of the experimental data shows that despite the improvement of the thermal accumulative properties of the outer fencing of the building after the implementation of thermal modernization work, the temperatures in the room do not always correspond to the norm. Thus, when implementing energy-saving measures, it is impossible to violate the conditions of comfort in rooms in which thermal equilibrium is maintained in the human body and there is no tension in its thermoregulation system.

scholarly journals Top Energy Saver of the Year: Results of an Energy Saving Competition in Public Buildings

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 278-293
Author(s):  
Jan Kaselofsky ◽  
Ralf Schüle ◽  
Marika Rošā ◽  
Toms Prodaņuks ◽  
Anda Jekabsone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Heat Consumption ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Public Building ◽  
Team Members

AbstractNon-residential buildings in the European Union consume more than one third of the building sector’s total. Many non-residential buildings are owned by municipalities. This paper reports about an energy saving competition that was carried out in 91 municipal buildings in eight EU member states in 2019. For each public building an energy team was formed. The energy teams’ activities encompassed motivating changes in the energy use behaviour of employees and small investments. Two challenges added an element of gamification to the energy saving competition. To assess the success of the energy saving competition, an energy performance baseline was calculated using energy consumption data of each public building from previous years. Energy consumption in the competition year was monitored on a monthly base. After the competition the top energy savers from each country were determined by the percentage-based reduction of energy consumption compared to the baseline. On average, the buildings had an electricity and heat consumption in 2019 that was about 8 % and 7 %, respectively, lower than the baseline. As an additional data source for the evaluation, a survey among energy team members was conducted at the beginning and after the energy competition. Support from superiors, employee interest and motivation and behaviour change as assessed by energy team members show a positive, if weak or moderate, correlation with changes in electricity consumption, but not with changes in heat consumption.

Solar water heater contribution to energy savings in higher education institutions: Impact analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olawale M. Popoola ◽  
Clément B Burnier
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Social Aspect ◽  
Solar Water ◽  
The Impact

This paper focuses on the impact of Solar Water Heaters (SWH) at a higher institution of learning. An energy audit was conducted for the evaluation of the energy conservation measure: energy conoduction Energy is a key element in the development of any country or institution; as a result any shortage in energy will have a serious effect on the economy and social aspect of such country or institution. South Africa has, in recent years, experienced high economic growth as well as a rapid expansion in the elsumption analysis, correlation of consumption with weather; financial criteria, payback period and needed solar heater system (SWH) to determine the energy that may be termed as wastage or can be saved. The method of investigation includes assessment of the hot water usage within the institution campus and residencies, analysis of bills, metering and development of a software model for the analysis of energy use, system needed and environmental variables. This renewable measure (SWH) showed a high potential of energy and financial savings for higher education institutions especially those with residences.

scholarly journals Developing a Practical Framework of Sustainability Indicators Relevant to All Higher Education Institutions to Enable Meaningful International Rankings

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 629
Author(s):  
William Horan ◽  
Bernadette O’Regan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Emission Data ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Ranking Systems ◽  
Sustainability Assessments ◽  
Campus Energy

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) sustainability assessments are receiving significant attention in the academic literature, with ever more complex grading and ranking systems being developed. This paper aims to provide national policy makers with a simple set of indicators to facilitate measuring progress towards sustainability for the HEI sector, within the context of national sustainability data collection efforts. Candidate indicators were identified and assessed from the two most subscribed to HEI sustainability assessments, namely, the UIGreenMetric and STARS, to develop a sector specific indicator set. This resulted in a final set of 12 indicators, covering on-site energy, greenhouse gas emissions, solid waste, water, travel, education, research, and governance. The proposed indicator set was then compared to publicly available data for Irish HEIs, to identify gaps in data collection, which found that direct campus energy use and associated Scope 1 and 2 emission data alone were collected with sufficient rigour. The described indicator set has the potential to be applied to guiding national sustainability transitions globally and offers a template for accelerating sustainability data collection efforts for the HEI sector.

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