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. Details are provided 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) NCUE is committed to all new buildings on campus passing Item SDG.6.3.4 of the Green Building Label certification.

(2) Split-type air-conditioners are purchased in accordance with the latest environmental regulations. These are inverter air-conditioners with Level 1 standard in terms of energy efficiency (CSPF efficiency > 5.1 kWh/kWh) equipped with automatic power-off function to enhance energy efficiency.

(3) LED energy-saving lamps (efficiency > 100 lm/W) are to be 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) 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 NCUE’s power supply.

(8) 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.

(9) 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.

(10) Accessible elevators are equipped with power regenerative devices to optimize energy efficiency.

(11) To implement effective energy-saving management systems and enhance energy conservation effectiveness while reducing electricity costs, NCUE's Baisha Building has integrated temperature monitoring, load shedding, and shutdown controls into air conditioning systems. These functions are coordinated with demand control mechanisms to regulate peak electricity usage and avoid exceeding contracted peak loads. The system will be extended to all campus buildings in the future. Link to system information: http://120.107.186.21/AppUpdate/iCAS

For more information on the energy-saving air conditioning system installed in Baisha Building, please refer to Annex 7.2.1A(PDF) - Jinde Campus Power Management and Baisha Building Small Air Conditioning Energy-Saving Control System - Training Presentation

(12) NCUE is currently installing comprehensive smart meter systems, in addition to a new EMS system to manage energy more efficiently. The campus-wide installation is scheduled to complete by the end of 2025.

(13) By the end of 2024, NCUE has completed the installation of 3129.875kWp of photovoltaic solar devices (as shown in Table 1), responding to the government’s green energy and zero carbon emission policies. Through real-time monitoring systems, power generation data, historical statistical data, and system operating status information of photovoltaic equipment on both NCUE’s campuses are available at all times. The monitoring system can help manage and track power generation efficiecy.

(a) NCUE’s Gymnasium Real-time Solar Power Monitoring System:

https://tatungsolarweb.azurewebsites.net/tv/5000011/

(b) Solar power monitoring system in other campus buildings:

http://solarsystem.cyberpower.com/solarV4/id_login.aspx

Please refer to Annex: 7.2.1B(PDF) Query interface demonstration of NCUE’s Solar Power Monitoring System in other campus buildings

Table 1. Schedule of NCUE’s Photovoltaic Solar Device Installations

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) NNCUE’s Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction Implementation Guildeines:

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) NCUE’s Power Consumption Management on Campus Guidelines:

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

Link to relevant information: https://generalweb.ncue.edu.tw/p/412-1004-1072.php?Lang=zh-tw

One may also refer to Annex 7.2.1C(PDF): NCUE's Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction Implementation Guidelines, and Annex 7.2.1D(PDF): NCUE's Power Consumption Management on Campus Guidelines