Ateneo and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goal 7
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Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
The University has put in place a number of efforts to lower energy use and promote environmentally friendly behaviors. The ADMU Solar Project (2019), which includes installing solar rooftop systems in eight campus buildings, is one such endeavor. The project intends to expand energy saving and efficiency initiatives. Energy recycling and conservation guidelines from the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability also encourage sustainable behavior and increase awareness. Through Clean Energy Living Laboratories (CELLs) project, the Ateneo School of Government has also contributed to the conversation on clean energy.
Efficient Energy Management: Ateneo de Manila University's Upgrades to Campus Facilities and Systems
Ateneo de Manila University's Campus Facilities and Management Office has plans to upgrade existing buildings to higher energy efficiency. The actions taken include making energy efficiency a priority for the university. The Equipment Terms of Reference (TORs) indicate that the university has implemented measures such as repairing chiller pumps, replacing old AC units with more efficient ones, and implementing regular preventive maintenance for various buildings and facilities to ensure AC systems operate efficiently.
Based on the Terms of Reference (TOR), Ateneo de Manila University has considered energy efficiency for both new building construction and existing building improvements. The TOR requires that new buildings be oriented to minimize solar exposure and heat gain. Roof paints and coatings with infrared-reflecting pigments also reduce building heat buildup. Non-irritant and non-toxic roofing insulation creates a barrier to heat gain. At the same time, thermal glazing of the external window and door glass minimizes the load on cooling equipment. The proper design of building envelope openings allows natural light and air circulation, while AAC blocks will be introduced as an alternative to concrete hollow blocks for significant construction projects.
News and Features
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Events
Lecture
On the Various Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics
Fri, 17 Feb 2023
Escaler Hall, Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights Campus
Meeting / Consultation / Town hall / Forum
The President's Hour, November 2022
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
Online
Meeting / Consultation / Town hall / Forum
Sustainability Connect
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
Online
Workshop / Seminar / Short Course
Sustainability Connect
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
Online
Lecture
Maintaining Grid Stability - Challenges and Solutions (Ateneo Energy Research Lab Seminar Series)
Fri, 14 Oct 2022
Online
Lecture
The Value of Energy Efficiency (Ateneo Energy Research Lab Seminar Series)
Wed, 05 Oct 2022
Faura AVR, Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights Campus / Online