NCUE has formulated comprehensive policies and regulations on the refurbishment and construction of new buildings and the installation and replacement of equipment within these buildings, as well as energy-saving and carbon-reduction practices (such as NCUE’s Implementation Key Points for Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction and Implementation Key Points for Campus Electricity Usage Management) to be followed by all users of the buildings, facilities, and equipment on campus. These are elaborated upon below.

1. The government’s regulations on environmental protection and energy and water conservation must be fully complied with when refurbishing old buildings or constructing new buildings on campus. These include, but are not limited to, the following points:

(1) We are committed to all new buildings on campus passing Item SDG-6-2-4 of the Green Building Label certification process.

(2) Split-type air-conditioners are purchased in accordance with the latest environmental regulations and are inverter air-conditioners with Level 1 standard in terms of energy efficiency (CSPF efficiency > 5.1 kWh/kWh).

(3) LED energy-saving lamps (efficiency > 100 lm/w) are installed when constructing new buildings and during the refurbishment of old buildings.

(4) All installed power transformers are amorphous, environmentally friendly, and energy-saving (core loss reduced by 80% of the traditional iron core).

(5) The motors are rated as high efficiency (IE3 and above), having either a soft starter or frequency converter installed for all high-power motors and motors that are frequently used.

(6) The light switches in public areas have been replaced with motion sensor switches or timers.

(7) We have completed the installation of 2662.875kWp of photovoltaic solar cells by the end of 2022, to further commit to the government policy promoting clean, green energy and zero carbon emissions.

(8) The construction of a high MWh energy storage system aims to shift the power grid consumption from peak hours to off-peak hours. The intention is to promote the stability of the national power grid and increase the efficiency and stability of our power supply.

(9) The heating systems, such as boilers or heat pumps, have their water temperature reduced from 50°C to 45°C during summer to avoid unnecessary energy waste.

(10) To reduce electricity consumption by water dispensers, only the ground floor water dispensers in each building (excluding dormitory areas) are set to provide cold water.

2. NCUE has formulated a comprehensive set of policies that have been implemented on campus for many years. Their purpose is to save energy and improve the energy efficiency standards of old buildings, while mandating that all refurbished and new buildings meet the energy efficiency standards:

(1) Key implementation points for promoting energy saving and carbon reduction of National Changhua University of Education (NCUE):

This point stipulates that NCUE shall form an energy-saving group with the convener being of the vice-chancellor level or above. The functions of this group include holding annual meetings to review, plan, and formulate energy-saving plans and measures for each year; and arriving at a consensus on the utilisation and management measures for general electricity, lighting, air-conditioning, water resources, paper usage, and even daily environmental protection and carbon reduction that all university units have to comply with. These implement energy conservation on a daily basis.

(2) Key implementation points for the management of power consumption on the NCUE campus:

This point stipulates that the entire university shall, on a yearly basis, review the effectiveness of annual electricity savings achieved by the various units (using buildings as the main measurement unit). Units that have achieved significant results shall be duly rewarded, while those with excessive increases in electricity consumption shall be penalised. The purpose is to establish energy-saving as a habit.

Link for the reference materials: https://generalweb.ncue.edu.tw/p/412-1004-1072.php?Lang=zh-tw

One may also refer to Annex 7.2.1A: Key Points of Energy Saving and Carbon Reduction Promoted by NCUE, and Annex 7.2.1B: Key Points of Power Consumption Management of NCUE