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Energy and Climate Change (EC)

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The university's attention is expected to increase the energy efficiency effort across the country and become more concerned with nature and energy resources. Energy use and issues related to climate change will be the indicator for this particular area of interest. Focusing on the use of low consumption appliances, an energy conservation program, green construction, a climate change mitigation and adaptation program, and policies for the use of renewable energy and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.




 

Energy Efficient Appliances Usage: Solar absorption boiler plant

Energy efficient appliances usage

Princess Nourah University intends to realize further energy savings by paying close attention to energy management. All parts of the organization can assess their own energy consumption and realize their own energy-saving potential by means of, for example, insulation, LED lighting and the deployment of sustainable technology.

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Smart Building Implementation

All LEED certified buildings are considered smart: Below are copies of certificates.

(1,158,601/3,000,000)*100=38.6%. 

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Renewable Energy Sources in Campus

Princess Nourah University installed a solar photovoltaic power station on the roofs of the administration buildings, library, laboratory building, teaching buildings and dormitories within the campus. 

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Electricity Usage per Year (in Kilowatt hour)

Princess Nourah University it is planned to achieve a reduction of approximately 30% in annual energy consumption through the introduction of new technologies and applications and the launch of public awareness campaigns on energy rationaliza. 

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Elements of Green Building Implementation as Reflected in All Construction and Renovation Policies

The Princess Nourah University set itself the goal of constructing and renovating the facilities in addition to the construction of new buildings. The purpose of the university is the intelligent design of buildings that implement renewable energy, natural ventilation and lighting, and green building elements to increase energy efficiency in the building. 

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Please provide total carbon footprint (CO2 emission in the last 12 months, in metric tons)


  • CO2 emission from electricity

= (electricity usage per year in KwH / 1000) x 0.84

= (513,000,000 KwH/1000) x 0.84

= 430,920 metric ton

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