Goal 7. Affordable and Clean Energy
7.2.1. Energy-efficient renovation and building: Have a policy in place for ensuring all renovations or new builds are following energy efficiency standards
AASTMT has in its Green Energy and Energy Management Policy a primary aspect which ensures that building establishments and renovations follow energy-efficient standards.
AASTMT Energy Research Unit and Energy Management Committee have integrated all AASTMT objectives for green energy, energy efficiency, and saving as well as emissions reduction in the updated version of Green Energy and Energy Management Policy statement.
This policy includes the following aspects:
Energy-efficient facilities, Regular Monitoring, Emissions Reduction, Community Engagement and government support, Education, Investments, and Research.
The primary aspect is Energy-efficient facilities which include:
- Ensuring all renovations and new buildings follow energy efficiency standards in lighting, HVAC ...etc.
- Analysis of energy demand, updating development priorities, and upgrading the existing facilities.
- Ensuring the implementation of smart building technology by employing clean energy, energy efficiency strategies, and Building Management Systems (BMS) in new building design.
- Utilizing the unused space to build clean energy resources such as PV plants and Solar heaters.
Also, Regular Monitoring includes:
- Performing regular (online) monitoring and analysis of energy consumption.
- Regular monitoring of the air quality and environmental conditions.