Energy management
In accordance with the principles of sustainable development, Masaryk University manages energy resources, strengthens the informed management of operations and strives to further improve the efficiency of the use of premises and property management. It uses sustainable energy sources, optimises consumption, uses computer systems for building management and raises awareness of energy savings among users.
The #MUNIsaves campaign and energy optimisation
The #MUNISAVES campaign, which aimed for Masaryk University to optimize its energy consumption and achieve more efficient operations, and at the same time the energy-saving measures that were introduced during the academic year are having positive results!
Selected Facts
- In 2021, MUNI was one of the first large entities to purchase "green electricity" with a guarantee of origin from renewable sources.
- We produce "solar" electricity at the Faculty of Education, other sites are in the pipeline (FoEA, FoA and others).
- MU uses robust BMS system, air conditioning with heat recovery technology, LED lighting expansion, A+ and better appliances and other sustainable technologies to manage energy consumption.
- Based on data drawn from the University's management and information systems, non-investment optimization adjustments are continuously implemented to efficiently operate the energy management of buildings and individual facilities.
- The CAFM system for efficient asset management enables tracking and planning of building operating costs, reporting and management reports.
Actual and estimated MU energy and water consumption in 2019 - 2023
Our objectives
In its long-term strategic plan for the years 2021-2028, Masaryk University is committed to sustainable development in the field of energy management with the following goals and measures.
Main strategic objective
- In accordance with the principles of sustainable development, manage energy resources, water and waste and strengthen informed management enabling the efficient use of the built premises as well as property management.
Key results
- Energy, water and waste management strategies implemented and their measurable effects
- Creation and implementation of strategies for energy, water and waste management.
- Implementation of systemic measures to reduce the volume of non recyclable waste produced, to increase the share renewable energy sources used, for saving water, the use of rainwater and the use of grey water
- Share of SMART buildings, monitored and managed by IT systems, within the university (growing trend)
- Reducing the energy intensity of buildings and modernising related technological equipment
- Monitoring the university’s carbon and overall environmental footprints and taking measures to reduce them
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- Streamlining the construction of new university buildings using the Concept of the BIM Method (Building Information Modelling) in the Czech Republic.
- Using data from BIM to optimise the operation of buildings and technologies
- Implementation and development of the MU BMS (Building Management System) and related methodologies in construction and repairs to university buildings
- Streamlining the operation of university buildings by integrating data from BIM with the BMS
- Expansion and optimisation of CAFM (Computer Aided Facility Management) for the efficient operation of university buildings, including space management
- Implementation of active infrastructure energy management to strengthen its efficient use
- Establishing a training system for employees and students for the efficient and environmentally responsible operation of the university
- Producing clear principles of efficient and responsible management of energy and water and motivation of students and employees to comply with them
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