Policy ensuring that all new constructions and renovations comply with energy efficiency standards. 

Introduction: 

Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) implements a comprehensive Energy-Efficient Buildings Policy that ensures all new constructions, renovations, and facility upgrades adhere to advanced sustainability and clean-energy standards. The policy is fully aligned with SDG7: Affordable and Clean Energy and supports the University’s strategic transition toward a zero-carbon, fully renewable-powered campus. 

Energy efficiency is embedded into every stage of AAU’s infrastructure planning, including architectural design, engineering development, material selection, heating and cooling systems, water-use mechanisms, lighting frameworks, and building-automation technologies. All campus buildings are equipped with smart-energy features such as LED lighting, high-efficiency HVAC systems, natural daylighting strategies, zonal and automated lighting controls, air-quality monitoring, occupancy sensors, and seamless integration with renewable-energy systems. 

The policy operates in full synergy with other core sustainability frameworks, including: 

• Energy Efficiency Standards for New Builds & Renovations Procedure 

• Carbon Management and Emissions Reduction Policy 

• Sustainable Building & Campus Planning Policy 

• Water Consumption & Efficiency Policies 

Together, these instruments ensure that AAU’s built environment achieves exceptional performance in energy conservation, operational efficiency, and environmental sustainability, reinforcing the University’s leadership in clean-energy transformation. 

Centers and Departments: 

Activities: 

Impact Evaluation & Development Plan

1. Performance Evaluation
   
   • The Energy-Efficient Buildings Policy is fully documented and operational across all new constructions and renovations. 
   • AAU’s campus buildings integrate smart-energy systems (LED, BMS, VRF, motion sensors, daylight harvesting, zonal lighting). 
   • Renovations strictly follow the Energy Efficiency Standards Procedure, ensuring consistency across all facilities. 
   • Renewable-energy readiness (PV rooftop integration) is included in all engineering designs. 
   • The policy is publicly accessible, supporting full institutional transparency. 
   • Compliance is overseen by the Engineering Department, Sustainability Center (SIRC), and the Hourani Center for Applied Scientific Research. 
   • All standards align with Jordanian construction codes and global sustainability benchmarks. 

   
   

2. Development Actions

   Action 1: Digitize and automate the building-efficiency compliance process (submission, review, approval). 

   Action 2: Publish an annual Energy-Efficient Buildings Compliance Report detailing renovations, new buildings, and efficiency upgrades. 

   Action 3: Conduct mandatory training workshops on green-building design, BMS optimization, and low-carbon construction methods. 

   Action 4: Launch a digital platform enabling faculty, engineers, and students to contribute feedback to new building designs. 

   Action 5: Introduce performance indicators to measure building energy savings, HVAC efficiency, lighting performance, and water-efficiency outcomes. 

    

3. Benchmarking & Best Practice

   • Adopted Global Best Practices 

     • Aligned with ASHRAE, LEED, and UNEP sustainable building standards 
     • Integration of renewable energy in building design, matching IRENA recommendations 
     • Use of smart-building technologies consistent with international efficiency benchmarks 

     Localization to Jordan’s Context 

     • Compliant with Jordanian national building standards 
     • Supports the Ministry of Higher Education’s sustainability requirements 
     • Reinforces national clean-energy and zero-carbon goals 

     Future Goal (By 2028) 

     AAU aims to achieve full energy-efficiency certification for all campus buildings and become the first Jordanian university with a fully smart, zero-energy-ready campus. 

      

   Institutional Integration Summary 

   Energy-Efficient Buildings Policy is fully integrated into AAU’s planning, construction, and facility-management culture. 
   It guides engineering decisions, informs renovation projects, and ensures that each building contributes to energy reduction, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability. 
   Through continuous review and advanced smart-building technologies, AAU guarantees that its infrastructure supports SDG7 and reinforces the University’s role as a national model in energy-efficient higher-education buildings.