Energy

Energy Unit

The Energy Unit is responsible for

Efficient use of energy
Energy purchasing and budgeting
Billing of energy to commercial users and devolution of electricity costs to individual schools and units
Reporting on energy use and CO2 emissions
Supporting the overall sustainable campus objective

If you are a staff member or student who believes that energy efficiency is important, why not become an Energy Champion? For more information contact energyinfo@ucd.ie

For detailed information on energy usage in individual buildings click on this link (you will require a user name and password. You can obtain one by emailing energyinfo@ucd.ie).

UCD is a founder member of the e3 energy bureau, a collaborative energy management initiative with TCD, DCU and DIT. Visit e3 Energy Bureau to see what is happening and what has been achieved.

About Energy

UCD typically uses about 65GWh of energy each year – the equivalent of about 3000 houses! Belfield accounts for almost 90% of usage, with Blackrock, Lyons Estate and Newman House making up the balance.

In 2009 the total cost of energy used in UCD buildings was €5million. Electricity accounts for 60% of cost, with gas at 35% and wood pellets at 5%.

Approx 30% of Belfield's electricity is generated on site in the Belfield Combined Heat & Power (CHP) plant. With CHP the heat which is a byproduct of electricity generation is used in buildings rather than being discarded, as happens with conventional power stations. Because of this, CHP results in lower CO2 emissions – in the case of Belfield the reduction is approx 2000 tonnes per annum.

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