Sustainability

The theme of sustainability is important to the University and is linked to other initiatives. See links below for information on these initiatives and other links of interest
Buildings & Estates procure and manage energy supplies for the University. As part of Buildings & Estates, the Energy Office is responsible for the following aspects of energy management for the estate:
Additionally, we provide consumption and cost information for management reporting purposes, support colleagues on energy conservation issues, liaise with external organisations on energy best practice and assess new energy saving technologies.
The theme of sustainability is important to the University and is linked to other initiatives. See links below for information on these initiatives and other links of interest
NUI Galway measures energy performance in a variety of ways, eg by energy type, by consumption, by activity, by cost and by carbon footprint.
One internationally recognised performance metric that is used to compare and contrast the performance of different buildings is the EPI - Energy Performance Indicator measured in kWhrs/m²/year.
This allows organisations to compare and contrast energy performance in all buildings using a universal measurement tool, energy per square meter area per year.
NUI Galway achieved ISO 50001 status in 2012. This means that NUI Galway is operating an internationally recognised Energy Management System Standard within the university. ISO 50001 is an international standard that enables organisations to establish the systems and processes necessary to improve energy performance, including energy efficiency, use and consumption.
NUI Galway measures energy performance in a variety of ways, eg by energy type, by consumption, by activity, by cost and by carbon footprint.
One internationally recognised performance metric that is used to compare and contrast the performance of different buildings is the EPI - Energy Performance Indicator measured in kWhrs/m²/year.
This allows organisations to compare and contrast energy performance in all buildings using a universal measurement tool, energy per square meter area per year.
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