Energy And Climate Change
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     According to Kasetsart University’s announcement, energy conservation policy has been established as guidelines for all departments within the University for the efficient use of electricity, which is the main energy source in the operation of the university’s activities. Various measures are determined, such as the environmentally friendly design of buildings or structures or smart building using the Building Automation System (BAS) to manage energy within the building along with raising awareness of students and personnel in matters of energy conservation together with the policy of using more energy efficient electrical appliances to reduce energy consumption with the goal to replace 80 percent of all electrical appliances.
     Finding alternative energy sources is another measure to reduce the use of electricity from fossil sources, such as Solar Power, Wind Power, Clean Biomass, Biogas, with a focus on being clean and environmentally friendly as well as indirectly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

[2.1] Energy efficient appliances usage.

Lesson: Best Practice
Kasetsart University announced the guideline of electrical energy conservation policy for all departments in the university. The principle to use electricity efficiently, cost‐effective, and has the greatest benefit which must start from the method of choosing electrical appliances that are effective and suitable for use. As well as, knowing how to use that electric appliances. This is not only helping to save energy but also having a good impact on the public, in terms of preserving nature and the environment.

Kasetsart University has a policy on improvement of overall electrical appliances in the university. More than 85 percent of the total electrical equipment in the campus were replaced such as LED light bulbs instead of fluorescent and used energy‐saving labels number 5 electrical appliances.

Remark:
1. Energy‐saving labels number 5 air conditioner with efficiency rating (EER) of 11.6 or above, according to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)
2. Refrigerant used in central air conditioners must be environmentally friendly.
3. Effective fluorescent lamp are T5/ LED lamp.
4. Effective street lights are LED light bulbs
5. EnergyStar‐certified computers

1. Changing of LED and T5 light bulbs at many offices in the campus

The information from the EIS system, which installed in the University Library, were used to assess energy consumption of the Library. Using of machinery, energy, and air system within the Library. The meter was installed on the 4th floor of Debaratana Vidhayachote Building. There was a project to set up an EIS energy information promotion point on the 1st floor of the building. So that students can study various energy information Including air quality data of the 4th floor of the building.

2. Energy‐saving labels number 5 air conditionerwith Invertor system can save 20‐30 % of electrical power.

3. Changing of LED street lights.

Kasetsart University conducted a project on changing of LED street lights. It is brighter and saved 50 – 70 % of electrical consumption.

4. Computer Energy Star

Kasetsart University is a higher education institution that pays more attention to the use of energy‐saving electrical devices. The University encourages all departments to use LED bulbs instead of traditional bulbs. At present, more than 105,397 bulbs were changed, which is 88.34 % of all bulbs in the University. In addition, 19,009 of energy saving air‐conditioners were changed. It is 80 % of all air‐conditioner in all campuses. The University set a goal to change to energy saving electric appliances in 3‐5 years.

Therefore, challenge proving is collaboration between students and staff to reduce energy consumption and a promotion on efficient using of energy with 5‐10% a year reduction.

At present, ENCOM LED is a technology for producing energy‐saving light bulbs. It is an innovation for efficient lamp production. It does not emit UV rays and heat when operating and safe from mercury, it is more than 40,000 hours of lifespan and help reducing environmental problem. Many forms of innovation and production of energy‐saving electrical appliances have operated in the country. This is an opportunity for Kasetsart University to use technology, from the development of efficient electrical appliances, to be useful and suitable for each location. Besides, it is concurrence to the university’s electricity saving policy.