{"id":418,"date":"2025-10-07T07:33:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T07:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sustainable.bau.edu.jo\/?page_id=418"},"modified":"2025-11-10T07:57:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T07:57:27","slug":"7-2-4","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainable.bau.edu.jo\/?page_id=418","title":{"rendered":"7.2.4"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0fc91eff34852884b77e7eabddebfb95\" style=\"background-color:#f5b112\">Plan to Reduce Energy Consumption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BAU has a defined &#8220;Plan to reduce overall energy consumption&#8221; that focuses on technology upgrades, efficiency standards, and behavioral changes across its campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BAU&#8217;s strategy for reducing energy consumption is embedded within its broader sustainability and climate action policies. The core components of this plan focus on improving the energy efficiency of the university&#8217;s infrastructure and operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Infrastructure and Technology Upgrades<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main thrust of the plan is to modernize buildings and equipment to decrease energy demand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Energy-Efficient Lighting: Implementing LED lighting systems across the campus, often coupled with motion sensors to ensure lights are only on when spaces are occupied.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart Building Implementation: Using technology to remotely monitor and manage systems like Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to ensure they operate at optimal efficiency and only when necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appliance Standards: The university specifies the purchase of energy-efficient appliances and equipment for new installations and renovations, such as inverter air-conditioners, which consume less power.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building Envelope Efficiency: New builds and renovations adhere to strict policies to ensure high energy efficiency standards, which includes measures like proper insulation and building design for natural ventilation and daylighting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Monitoring and Maintenance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A critical part of the plan is the continuous oversight of energy use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Energy Wastage Identification: The university conducts reviews to identify areas where energy waste is highest (SDG 7.2.5). This data-driven approach allows management to target the most inefficient areas for corrective action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preventive Maintenance: BAU implements a comprehensive preventive and periodic maintenance program for its facilities and equipment. Well-maintained systems (HVAC, pumps, electrical grids) are key to preventing energy loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Renewable Energy Integration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this is a reduction strategy, it is also a key part of the total plan to shift demand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The implementation of a large-scale Photovoltaic (PV) solar system across its campuses directly reduces the university&#8217;s consumption of grid-supplied electricity, which often comes from non-renewable sources. This transition is the most significant contributor to lower energy consumption and emissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainable.bau.edu.jo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Zero-Emission-Vehicles-Policy-on-Campaus.pdf\" style=\"background-color:#f5b112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>BAU&#8217;<\/strong>s<strong> Zero Emission Policy<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainable.bau.edu.jo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Development-of-Clean-Energy-Technology-Policy.pdf\" style=\"background-color:#f5b112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>BAU&#8217;<\/strong>s<strong> Development of Clean Energy Policy<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-efe1bc4a831309fc0c263f89887c2ac4\" style=\"background-color:#f5b112\"><strong><strong>BAU has a Plan to Reduce Energy Consumption<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bau.edu.jo\/bauar\/Units\/AgriRes\/media\/CAP1.pdf\">Climate Action Plan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.petra.gov.jo\/Include\/InnerPage.jsp?ID=51817&amp;lang=en&amp;name=en_news\">7 Megawatts _BAU_Solar energy Project<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/laithalobaidicarsjordan\/videos\/979084320610520\/\">New Electronic Vehicles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/worldgbc.org\/gbc\/jordan-green-building-council\/\">Jordan Green Building Council<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bau.edu.jo\/News\/NewsDetail.aspx?news_id=14363&amp;newsSourceType=1\">National Program to Raise Awareness on Climate Justice in Jordanian Universities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainable.bau.edu.jo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Plan-to-reduce-energy-consumption_2026.pdf\" style=\"background-color:#f5b112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For more click here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plan to Reduce Energy Consumption BAU has a defined &#8220;Plan to reduce overall energy consumption&#8221; that focuses on technology upgrades, efficiency standards, and behavioral changes across its campuses. 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