The
university aims at following the best practices in energy efficiency
during all renovation and maintenance processes of existing buildings as
well as for any future expansion plans.
Supplies
and procurement department at UoP has issued a directive that limits
all purchases to the best possible energy efficiency rating for all
maintenance, operational, and expansion activities. As a result, all the
lighting fixtures across the campus were replaced by LEDs lights over
three years period and consequently reduced electricity consumption by
30%. The university provides its employees and students with affordable –
at cost mass transportation from major areas to the university to
reduce the need for using private cars.
The
university encourages cooperation with local and governmental agencies
in information, research and technologies exchange in the field of
energy efficiency. Several MOUs and collaboration agreements have been
signed and joint research projects have been conducted. UoP has
supported many neighboring schools' activities that promote energy
efficiency, environmental, and sustainable practices.