Ateneo and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 7

 

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 the Clean Energy Living Laboratories (CELLs) project, the Ateneo School of Government has also contributed to the conversation on clean energy.

News and Features

Contingency Measures in Higher Education in the Face of a Worldwide Energy Crisis (HE Memo#Y4.16)

In response to the energy crisis caused by escalating tensions in West Asia, Ateneo Higher Education will implement the following class and operational adjustments.

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Enhancing Energy Efficiency: Upgrade Initiatives and the Solar Project Phase 2

SY 2022-23 through SY 2024-25

2024-25

Ateneo de Manila University has ongoing plans to upgrade Solar Project Phase 2 to enhance  energy efficiency, particularly among existing buildings. The project includes installing rooftop solar panels on buildings, such as the University Dorm, International Residence Hall, and Faura Hall, among others, with the objective of increasing the solar power infrastructure.

The initiative seeks to maximize energy output, to merge into the existing grid and enable real time monitoring, conduct site assessments, produce technical designs, and implement the necessary upgrades that will ensure that buildings meet environmental and safety standards.

2023-24

The CCSH roof repainting project at Ateneo de Manila University integrates energy efficiency enhancement focusing on maintenance, cleaning, minor repairs, and heat-reflective painting.

Terms of Reference Proposed CCSH Roof Repainting

2022-23

Ateneo’s building upgrade plans for existing structures prioritize  energy efficiency through  repainting and restoring roofing sheets, with energy-efficiency paints such as the Boysen cool shades  and heat reflecting roof paint, improved screws, and comprehensive waterproofing.  This is particularly illustrated in the proposed repainting of the Manny V Pangilinan Hall and Rizal Library roof projects, which uses reflective materials  aimed at reducing heat gain, contributing to overall energy efficiency.

Solar Panels

Terms of Reference MVP Hall Roof Repainting Project (Roof Repainting Program)

Terms of Reference New Rizal Library Roof Repainting Project (Roof Repainting Program)

 

 

Events

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Power and Non-Power Applications of Nuclear Energy (Ateneo Energy Research Lab Seminar Series)

Wed, 12 Apr 2023

Online

The Ateneo Energy Research Laboratory, the Ateneo Department of Electronics...

Academic Conference

4th Sociology & Anthropology Undergraduate Student Research Conference | Experiences, Entanglements & Understanding of the Social

Wed, 12 Apr 2023

SOM 210, JGSOM Building, Loyola Heights campus

School of Social Sciences, Ateneo Department of Sociology and Anthropology...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

SOSE-ARISE Lecture Series: "Off-Grid: Renewable Energy for the 4.59%"

Tue, 28 Mar 2023

Online

The School of Science and Engineering together with the Ateneo...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Renewable Energy Utilization in Thailand Communities (Ateneo Energy Research Lab Seminar Series)

Wed, 22 Mar 2023

Online

The Ateneo Energy Research Lab and the Ateneo Department of...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

On the Various Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics

Fri, 17 Feb 2023

Escaler Hall, Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights Campus

On the Various Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics Dr. Christian...

Meeting / Consultation / Town hall / Forum

The President's Hour, November 2022

Fri, 18 Nov 2022

Online

In this last edition of The President's Hour for 2022...