Energy wastage identification

CUT adopts a systematic approach to identify and address energy wastage, ensuring efficient energy use across its operations. Central to this strategy is the utilisation of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and detailed energy analyses to pinpoint inefficiencies and implement targeted improvements.

(A) Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

Each building within CUT’s portfolio is assessed using EPCs, which provide a comprehensive overview of its energy performance. These certificates:

  • Highlight the energy consumption patterns of the building.
  • Classify performance based on established energy efficiency standards.
  • Offer actionable insights into areas requiring optimisation, such as heating, cooling, and lighting systems.

By leveraging EPCs, CUT can prioritise interventions in buildings with the poorest energy ratings, focusing resources where energy wastage is highest.

(B) Energy Analysis Per Square Meter and Per Person

ΤΕΠΑΚ conducts granular energy analyses that consider two critical metrics:

  1. Energy Consumption Per Square Meter: This metric evaluates the energy required to operate a given space, identifying inefficient buildings or systems that consume excessive energy relative to their size.
  2. Energy Consumption Per Person: By assessing energy usage based on building occupancy, ΤΕΠΑΚ can determine areas where resource utilisation is disproportionate to the number of users.

These analyses enable a dual perspective, addressing both structural inefficiencies and user-driven energy wastage.

(C) Energy Audits and Reviews

Periodic energy audits are conducted to validate findings from EPCs and energy analyses. These reviews identify:

  • Inefficient HVAC systems, lighting, and equipment.
  • Poor insulation or outdated building materials.
  • Behavioral patterns contributing to unnecessary energy consumption, such as lights or devices left on in unoccupied spaces.

(D) Targeted Interventions

Based on the findings, CUT implements measures such as:

  • Retrofitting buildings with energy-efficient materials and technologies.
  • Upgrading heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to modern, low-energy models.
  • Optimising building management systems to automate energy savings during low-usage periods.

(E) Continuous Monitoring and Improvement

ΤΕΠΑΚ’s strategy emphasises an iterative approach to energy efficiency. By continuously monitoring performance metrics and updating EPCs, the university ensures sustained improvements and adapts to emerging challenges.

Through its commitment to identifying and addressing energy wastage, CUT exemplifies leadership in sustainable energy management, aligning its practices with global sustainability goals. Further information can be found here: https://green.cut.ac.cy/energysaving/