Energy Auditing for University Energy Management: A Tool for Enhancing Sustainability

Abstract:

Universities are significant energy consumers, and effective energy management is important for sustainability and cost reduction. This article explores the role of energy audits in helping universities improve their energy management and sustainability practices. It analyzes research from 2010 to 2024 to identify various energy auditing techniques, tools, and methodologies used by different institutions. The article demonstrates how diverse auditing approaches can uncover energy inefficiencies and propose practical solutions. Key findings indicate that thorough energy audits are important for promoting sustainability goals through improved energy efficiency and waste reduction. However, universities face challenges in implementing audit recommendations due to infrastructure limitations and technological constraints. The review emphasizes the essential role of energy auditing in enhancing both environmental and economic performance and underscores the importance of ongoing innovation and adaptation in energy auditing practices. In conclusion, the article suggests exploring new technologies and improving auditing techniques to better support sustainability efforts in universities.

• Periodical: Advances in Science and Technology (Volume 160)
• Pages: 227-244
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-X2sTr1
• Online since: February 2025
• Authors: Jeremiah Jay John*, Adinife Patrick Azodo, Emmanuel Uda Bawa-Boyi, Francis C. Mezue
• Keywords: Efficiency, Energy Audit, Energy Monitoring, Power Consumption, Sustainability

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