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7. Affordable and Clean Energy

7.1. Research on Clean Energy 7.1.1. Scopus Publications on IGU Affordable and Clean Energy 7.1.2. IGU Courses on Affordable and Clean Energy 7.1.3. IGU Laboratories on Affordable and Clean Energy 7.2. University Measures towards Affordable and Clean Energy 7.2.1. Energy-Efficient Renovation and Building 7.2.2. Upgrade Buildings to Higher Energy Efficiency 7.2.3. Carbon Reduction and Emission Reduction Process 7.2.4. Plan to Reduce Energy Consumption 7.2.5. Energy Wastage Identification 7.2.6. Divestment Policy 7.3 Energy Use Density 7.3.1. Energy Usage per Sqm 7.4. Energy and the Community 7.4.1. Local Community Outreach for Energy Efficiency 7.4.2. 100% Renewable Energy Pledge 7.4.3. Energy Efficiency Services for Industry 7.4.4. Policy Development for Clean Energy Technology 7.4.5. Assistance to Low-Carbon Innovation 7.5. Low-Carbon Energy Use
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy

7.2.4. Plan to Reduce Energy Consumption

IGU has structured and clearly detailed its plans to reduce energy consumption within the framework of the 2024–2028 Strategic Plan. The regulations and implementations carried out in this context have been explained in detail under the relevant previous sections. The plan includes targets such as reducing the use of energy sources like electricity and natural gas, increasing renewable energy capacity, and raising the proportion of green areas.

Some of the key objectives identified in this context and the planned areas of implementation are summarized below:

  • Electricity consumption: Targeted to decrease from 3.901.005 kWh in 2023 to 3.500.000 kWh by 2028.
  • Renewable energy source capacity: Maintained at a steady level of 4.000.000 kWh annually, up from 3.915.000 kWh in 2023.
  • No specific goal has been set for natural gas consumption, but reductions are anticipated as part of plans to lower overall energy consumption.
  • Transition to energy-efficient equipment
  • Automation and improvement of mechanical systems (e.g., chiller replacement, LED upgrades)
  • Awareness campaigns across the campus
  • Expansion of auto-shutoff systems in unused areas
  • Regular monitoring and reporting of energy consumption in all buildings
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Some of the measures that will be taken to reduce energy consumption are listed below:

  • Efforts to save water, electricity, heating and transportation must continue and decisions must be made to ensure that the products purchased are environmentally friendly, energy efficient and low in carbon emissions.
  • Efforts to use renewable energy (wind and solar energy) must be increased and the university must be enabled to supply its own energy.
  • The necessary work must be done to ensure that new buildings are environmentally friendly green buildings.

The image below is the 2nd objective of the 3rd goal of the Strategic Plan.