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.

scholarly journals Estimating potential saving with energy consumption behaviour model in higher education institutions

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 268-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Hafizal Ishak ◽  
Ibrahim Sipan ◽  
Maimunah Sapri ◽  
Abdul Hamid Mar Iman ◽  
David Martin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Potential Saving ◽  
Consumption Behaviour

People or Systems: Does Productivity Enhancement Matter More than Energy Management in LEED Certified Buildings?

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 13863
Author(s):  
Yana Akhtyrska ◽  
Franz Fuerst
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Occupant Comfort ◽  
Energy Use Intensity ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Advanced Metering ◽  
The Impact

This study examines the impact of energy management and productivity-enhancing measures, implemented as part of LEED Existing Buildings Operations and Management (EBOM) certification, on source energy use intensity and rental premiums of office spaces using data on four major US markets. Energy management practices, comprised of commissioning and advanced metering, may reduce energy usage. Conversely, improving air quality and occupant comfort in an effort to increase worker productivity may in turn lead to higher overall energy consumption. The willingness to pay for these features in rental office buildings is hypothesised to depend not only on the extent to which productivity gains enhance the profits of a commercial tenant but also on the lease arrangements for passing any energy savings to the tenant. We apply a difference-in-differences method at a LEED EBOM certification group level and a multi-level modelling approach with a panel data structure. The results indicate that energy management and indoor environment practices have the expected effect on energy consumption as described above. However, the magnitude of the achieved rental premiums appears to be independent of the lease type.

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.

A methodology to estimate baseline energy use and quantify savings in electrical energy consumption in higher education institution buildings: Case study, Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI)

2020 ◽  
Vol 244 ◽  
pp. 118551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Alberto Ocampo Batlle ◽  
José Carlos Escobar Palacio ◽  
Electo Eduardo Silva Lora ◽  
Arnaldo Martín Martínez Reyes ◽  
Maurish Melian Moreno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Electrical Energy Consumption ◽  
Higher Education Institution

scholarly journals The Potential Role of Stakeholders in the Energy Efficiency of Higher Education Institutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 8908
Author(s):  
Rubén Garrido-Yserte ◽  
María-Teresa Gallo-Rivera
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Save Energy ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

Higher education institutions (HEIs) have a huge potential to save energy as they are significantly more energy-intensive in comparison with commercial offices and manufacturing premises. This paper provides an overview of the chief actions of sustainability and energy efficiency addressed by the University of Alcalá (Madrid, Spain). The policies implemented have shifted the University of Alcalá (UAH) to become the top-ranking university in Spain and one of the leading universities internationally on environmentally sustainable practices. The paper highlights two key elements. First, the actions adopted by the managerial teams, and second, the potential of public–private collaboration when considering different stakeholders. A descriptive study is developed through document analysis. The results show that energy consumption per user and energy consumption per area first fall and are then maintained, thereby contributing to meeting the objectives of the Spanish Government’s Action Plan for Energy Saving and Efficiency (2011–2020). Because of the research approach, the results cannot be generalized. However, the paper fulfils an identified need to study the impact of HEIs and their stakeholders on sustainable development through initiatives in saving energy on their campuses and highlights the role of HEIs as test laboratories for the introduction of innovations in this field (monitoring, sensing, and reporting, among others).

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.

A Framework for Effective Energy Management Modeling in Industry

2014 ◽  
Vol 875-877 ◽  
pp. 1895-1898
Author(s):  
A.A. Faieza ◽  
J. Nadarajah
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Effective Energy ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
Energy Consumption Patterns ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Supply Systems ◽  
Exercise Efficiency

The demand for energy in continues to grow. This projected growth in demand has spurned several initiatives aimed at forestalling potential shortages. The focus is on influencing the energy consumption patterns in industry especially during peak demand times when energy supply systems are strained. Moreover, the modern society has become more sensitive to the impact on the environment. More consumers are aware today of the need to conserve energy. A typical platform will enable industry to reduce electricity usage. The ability to manage energy usage more effectively saves businesses. To ensure the provision of adequate, secure and cost-effective energy supplies, resources using the latest cost options are being utilized. To promote the efficient utilization of energy and discourage wasteful and non-productive patterns of energy consumption, the energy policy's approach is to rely heavily on industry to exercise efficiency in energy conversion, utilization and consumption through the implementation of awareness programs. This research will encourage engineers in industry to evaluate, investigate, discover and discuss the various opportunities available to manage energy in industry utilizing a well-structured and engineered methodology and to consider energy management initiatives seriously.

scholarly journals Mapping evidence of individuals’ sustainable consumption behaviour and energy or transport use in Africa: A scoping review

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 369-382
Author(s):  
Peter Ansu Mensah ◽  
Monica Ansu Mensah
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Consumption Behaviour

The study aims to systematically map and describe the evidence on individual’s sustainable consumption behaviour and energy and transport use in Africa. The paper employed Arskey and O’Malley’s’ framework of 2005 as a guide to conduct a scoping review. Using keywords separated by Boolean terms (AND/OR) with all limiters removed, relevant published studies in Science Direct, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar were searched. Full-text screening guided by the inclusion criteria was independently conducted and data extraction was done using a piloted form to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data. The results revealed that out of 176 studies, six met this study’s inclusion criteria and were included for data extraction. Among the six included studies, two were multi-country studies involving African countries, and study each was conducted in Ghana, Mauritius, South Africa, and Egypt. Of the included studies, five were on sustainable energy consumption domain, one on energy use and recycling behaviour, and the factors influencing sustainable energy consumption; price, income, urbanization, intention, attitudes, subjective norms and personal values. However, we found no evidence on individual’s sustainable consumption behaviour and transport use. Concluding, the results suggest that limited studies on sustainable consumption behaviour of energy and transport use are found in Africa. Therefore, further studies are needed to protect the gains made so far on environmental sustainability as well as to encourage and improve the individual’s sustainable consumption practices.

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.

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