Energy Efficiency Plan to Reduce Overall Energy Consumption
Sakarya University has an institutional Energy Efficiency Plan designed to systematically reduce overall energy consumption across its campuses. The plan aligns with the Energy Efficiency Law No. 5627 and the Presidential Circular’s “Savings Target and Implementation Guide for Public Buildings (2024–2030)”, which mandates a minimum of 30% energy savings by 2030 for public institutions.
An official directive signed by the Vice-Rector was distributed to all university units, emphasizing compliance with energy conservation measures and maintaining indoor temperatures at 21°C. Energy managers have been appointed for all buildings to oversee monitoring, reporting, and energy-saving practices.
The SAUCO2 Sustainable Carbon Tracking System serves as the digital infrastructure of the plan, monitoring energy consumption (electricity, natural gas, and water) at the building level, visualizing usage data, and identifying areas with the highest energy demand for targeted action.
Practical implementations include 85% LED lighting coverage, 90% use of energy-efficient appliances (A+, A++, A+++), and 91% utilization of water-efficient devices such as aerated faucets. These combined measures contribute to substantial reductions in total energy consumption.
The university has also initiated pre-assessment activities for implementing the ISO 50001 Energy Management System, aiming for continuous performance improvement and long-term sustainability.
All these actions are carried out in accordance with the Energy Efficiency 2030 Strategy and the Second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (2024–2030), reflecting Sakarya University’s structured and data-driven commitment to reducing overall energy consumption through an integrated and institution-wide energy efficiency policy.
Energy Efficiency Practices
The university implements its energy policy through tangible practices across the campus.
Lighting: 85% of lighting fixtures use energy-saving LED technology.
Appliances: 90% of durable consumer goods (A+, A++, A+++) consist of energy-efficient devices.
Water Efficiency: In the area of water efficiency, which is directly related to energy conservation, the usage rate of water-efficient devices (aerated faucets, etc.) across the campus reached an average of 91% by the end of 2024.
Energy Conservation
The university implements a plan with measurable targets, integrated with national policies, to ensure energy conservation.
Monitoring and Evaluation
The university uses annual monitoring and reporting mechanisms as well as advanced Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) based systems to ensure the effectiveness of its energy policies and to evaluate progress towards sustainability goals.
ICT Platform (SAUCO2): The university uses a specialized ICT platform called SAUCO2 (Sustainable Carbon Tracking System) to manage all these processes. This platform is designed for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs related to energy management and climate change.
Energy and Resource Monitoring Dashboard (SAUCO2 Platform) This interface displays faculty-level data on buildings, student population, and annual consumption of electricity, natural gas, and water within the Sustainable Carbon Tracking System (SAUCO2).
Carbon Footprint Analysis (SAUCO2 Platform), The SAUCO2 system calculates annual CO₂ emissions by scope (1, 2, and 3) and visualizes emission trends to support data-driven sustainability planning.
Continuous Monitoring: The university's energy management units continuously monitor and report on energy use. 85% of campus buildings have energy control and monitoring applications.
Annual Reporting: The university annually reports its energy consumption and carbon footprint data to assess performance in sustainable energy management.
Carbon Footprint: An annual carbon footprint calculation is performed. For 2024, the total carbon footprint was calculated as 1670 tons under Scope 1 + Scope 2 and 75 tons of CO₂e under Scope 3, according to the GHG Protocol.
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