Energy
Efficient use of energy
In 2022, the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL) recorded an annual energy consumption of 90,958,924 kWh, which was used mainly to cover the lighting and air conditioning needs demanded by the approximately 230,000 people (students, academics and administrative staff) who study and They work in their facilities.
90,958,924 kWh annual energy consumption in 2022
Due to the high levels of energy consumption that are recorded each year on university campuses, for more than two decades the UANL has promoted the efficient use of energy, through the implementation of technologies that optimize consumption, such as the installation of LED lighting systems, motion detectors and smart thermostats that allow more precise and automated control of energy, as well as the use of high-efficiency air conditioning systems in approximately 95% of university facilities.
Likewise, efforts have been made to adopt renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaic cells on roofs and wind generation systems, which reduce dependence on non-renewable sources, in addition to reducing the institution's carbon footprint. Currently, the UANL has an energy self-generation capacity calculated at 1,597,815 kWh annually.
The efficient use of energy in university environments plays a crucial role in the transition process towards sustainability. This practice not only contributes to reducing operating costs, but also promotes awareness about resource conservation and climate change mitigation among the student community and academic and administrative staff.
The focus on energy efficiency promoted by the UANL models responsible behavior in members of the university community; Thus, efforts to educate about the importance of energy conservation can generate lasting environmental awareness and motivate future leaders to make sustainable decisions in the performance of their professions.
399 kWh per capita energy consumption in 2022
From a financial perspective, reducing energy costs frees up resources that can be redirected toward academic and infrastructure improvements. Additionally, by adopting an energy conservation mindset, UANL contributes to the stability of the electricity supply in its region and promotes energy resilience.
Types of Energy used
According to a report provided by the supplier, of the total energy consumed in 2022, at least 35% was generated using renewable sources.
Renewable energies are the alternative of the future, they are clean energies, friendly to the environment and that reduce the risks to human health, so it is essential to incorporate this type of technologies in all areas of social and productive activities, including the Institutions of Higher education.
35 % of the energy consumed by the UANL is generated using renewable sources
Automated Registration System of Energy Use
Since 2015, the UANL implemented the Control Panel program, an automated system that allows accounting for the energy consumption that university facilities have throughout the year, which is powered by 217 electricity and 48 gas consumption meters. , which generate a database that allows analyzing energy consumption in real time, which allows energy management with sustainability criteria.
According to the annual report of the Control Panel corresponding to the year 2022, the total energy consumption of the UANL was 90,958,924 kWh, which translated into a Per Capita consumption of 399 kWh.
The UANL has an energy self-generation capacity calculated in 1,597,815 kWh annually
Gas
The UANL, committed to the environment and safety, operates a permanent program to verify the operation and compliance with safety measures of facilities that use Natural Gas or LP, in accordance with those established in the regulations.NOM-002-SECRE-2010for Natural Gas andNOM-004-SEG-2004 for LP Gas, which has made it possible to detect and correct various types of failures in this type of installations.
Additionally, actions are carried out to reduce the consumption of natural gas, in addition to reducing the risk when turning on equipment that uses this type of fuel, through the verification of the carburetion of boilers and ovens, the installation of regulators in the intakes. of natural gas, as well as the installation of meters with electro-correctors, which allows the measurement to take into account the flow and supply pressure, which has generated significant annual savings in Ciudad Universitaria and the Life Sciences campus. Health.
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