| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 83.12 |
| Liaison | Richard Manton |
| Submission Date | Sept. 12, 2024 |
Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway
OP-5: Building Energy Efficiency
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
5.32 / 6.00 |
Michael
Curran Head of Building Services, Energy and Utilities Buildings Office |
Part 1. Site energy use per unit of floor area
Performance year energy consumption
| kWh | MMBtu | |
| Imported electricity | 12,207,565 Kilowatt-hours | 41,652.21 MMBtu |
| Electricity from on-site, non-combustion facilities/devices (e.g., renewable energy systems) | 225,408 Kilowatt-hours | 769.09 MMBtu |
Stationary fuels and thermal energy, performance year (report MMBtu):
| MMBtu | |
| Stationary fuels used on-site to generate electricity and/or thermal energy | 38,436 MMBtu |
| Imported steam, hot water, and/or chilled water | 0 MMBtu |
Total site energy consumption, performance year:
Performance year building space
Floor area of energy intensive space, performance year:
| Floor area | |
| Laboratory space | 36,973 Square meters |
| Healthcare space | 245 Square meters |
| Other energy intensive space | 4,036 Square meters |
EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
Performance year heating and cooling degree days
| Degree days | |
| Heating degree days | 1,906 Degree-Days (°C) |
| Cooling degree days | 0 Degree-Days (°C) |
Total degree days, performance year:
Performance period
| Start date | End date | |
| Performance period | Jan. 1, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 |
Metric used in scoring for Part 1
Part 2. Reduction in source energy use per unit of floor area
Baseline year energy consumption
STARS 2.2 requires electricity data in kilowatt-hours (kWh). If a baseline has already been established in a previous version of STARS and the institution wishes to continue using it, the electricity data must be re-entered in kWh. To convert existing electricity figures from MMBtu to kWh, simply multiply by 293.07107 MMBtu/kWh.
| kWh | MMBtu | |
| Imported electricity | 17,434,766 Kilowatt-hours | 59,487.42 MMBtu |
| Electricity from on-site, non-combustion facilities/devices (e.g., renewable energy systems) | 0 Kilowatt-hours | 0 MMBtu |
Stationary fuels and thermal energy, baseline year (report MMBtu):
| MMBtu | |
| Stationary fuels used on-site to generate electricity and/or thermal energy | 65,099 MMBtu |
| Imported steam, hot water, and/or chilled water | 0 MMBtu |
Total site energy consumption, baseline year:
Baseline year building space
Baseline period
| Start date | End date | |
| Baseline period | Jan. 1, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
A brief description of when and why the energy consumption baseline was adopted:
All energy data has been sourced from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland's Public Sector Monitoring & Reporting tool: https://www.seai.ie/plan-your-energy-journey/public-sector/monitoring-and-reporting/
The calendar year 2014 was selected to provide a 10-year time horizon. 2014 was also the year before the establishment of the University's sustainability group (CUSP) and therefore provides a useful baseline for the University's sustainability activity.
Source energy
Total energy consumption per unit of floor area:
| Site energy | Source energy | |
| Performance year | 0.52 MMBtu per square meter | 0.79 MMBtu per square meter |
| Baseline year | 0.91 MMBtu per square meter | 1.34 MMBtu per square meter |
Metric used in scoring for Part 2
Optional Fields
A brief description of the institution's initiatives to shift individual attitudes and practices in regard to energy efficiency:
University of Galway fosters more energy efficiency attitudes, behaviours and practices in its staff, students and visitors through numerous measures. See below for further information
https://www.universityofgalway.ie/sustainability/learn-live-lead-model/live/energy/
https://www.universityofgalway.ie/buildings/service-helpdesk/energyenvironment/
A brief description of energy use standards and controls employed by the institution:
ISO 50001 Operation standards:
University of Galway achieved ISO 50001 status in 2012 and has been reaccredited since. This means that the University is operating an internationally recognised Energy Management System Standard within the university.
ISO 50001 is an international standard that enables organisations to establish the systems and processes necessary to improve energy performance, including energy efficiency, use and consumption.
A brief description of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting and other energy-efficient lighting strategies employed by the institution:
A brief description of passive solar heating, geothermal systems, and related strategies employed by the institution:
A brief description of co-generation employed by the institution:
A brief description of the institution's initiatives to replace energy-consuming appliances, equipment, and systems with high efficiency alternatives:
Website URL where information about the institution’s energy conservation and efficiency program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.