01Sustainability and International Ranking Center (SIRC)
Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Energy Efficiency Plan, ensuring alignment with institutional policies and global sustainability frameworks.
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Energy Efficiency Plan
Comprehensive plan to reduce total energy consumption across university operations.
Executive Summary
Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) has developed an institution-wide Energy Efficiency Plan designed to systematically reduce energy use across all campus operations. The plan is grounded in the University’s sustainability policies, renewable-energy strategy, and smart-building standards. Its core objective is to enhance operational efficiency, modernize infrastructure, and ensure that every facility functions in alignment with SDG7 – Affordable and Clean Energy.
The plan covers building design, facility upgrades, lighting systems, HVAC optimization, water-use efficiency, equipment selection, behavioral awareness, and digital transformation. It is implemented through coordinated efforts between the Sustainability Center, Engineering Department, Architecture Faculty, Computer Center, and other administrative and academic units.
This comprehensive framework ensures that AAU continuously improves its energy performance, supports carbon neutrality, and promotes an environmentally responsible academic environment.
Centers and Departments
02Engineering and Maintenance Department
Executes energy-saving initiatives across campus buildings, including HVAC upgrades, lighting improvements, insulation enhancements, and operational efficiency measures.
03Computer Center
Supports automation and digital tools that increase energy efficiency, including smart meters, IoT systems, and energy-monitoring dashboards.
04Faculty of Architecture and Design
Provides expertise in sustainable design, passive cooling strategies, daylighting optimization, and environmentally conscious renovation approaches.
05Hourani Center for Applied Scientific Research (HCASR)
Conducts applied research on energy-saving technologies, building performance, and innovations that support the continuous refinement of the Energy Efficiency Plan.
Activities
01Smart Building Implementation Initiative
AAU upgraded campus buildings with automation systems, controlled ventilation, daylight-responsive lighting, and enhanced insulation – strengthening overall energy performance.
02Sustainable Architectural Design Workshop – “Women on the Green Path”
Faculty participation in this national workshop reinforced the integration of energy-efficient design principles into ongoing and future campus upgrades.
03Campus-Wide LED Lighting Transformation
Traditional lighting systems were replaced with energy-efficient LED fixtures integrated with motion sensors and smart lighting controls to reduce energy consumption.
04Renewable Energy Integration Programs
AAU expanded energy-efficiency outcomes by linking building systems with on-site renewable-energy sources, enhancing overall campus performance and reducing dependence on conventional electricity.
05Educational Collaboration with KIA Jordan – EV Systems
The MoU supports the development of clean mobility systems that reduce campus energy demands associated with transportation and enhance the efficiency of university logistics.
Impact Evaluation & Development Plan
Performance Evaluation
- The Energy Efficiency Plan is formally documented, publicly accessible, and operational across all campus units.
- Smart-building upgrades enhance ventilation, lighting control, thermal comfort, and systems automation, improving efficiency across facilities.
- Lighting systems, HVAC technologies, and digital monitoring tools support consistent reductions in energy demand.
- Renewable-energy integration reduces the need for grid electricity and enhances operational resilience.
- Sustainable mobility initiatives complement energy-saving actions across campus.
- Interdepartmental collaboration ensures that decision-making incorporates engineering, architectural, sustainability, and digital perspectives.
Development Actions
- Action 1: Digitize all energy-use monitoring processes through integrated dashboards and automated alerts. Action 2: Publish an annual Energy Efficiency Performance Report documenting improvements, initiatives, and campus-wide progress. Action 3: Conduct periodic training workshops on efficient building operation, sustainable design, and clean-energy technologies. Action 4: Create a campus-wide communication platform enabling users to submit energy-saving suggestions and report inefficiencies. Action 5: Develop formal indicators to evaluate lighting performance, HVAC efficiency, building thermal behavior, and user awareness.
Benchmarking & Best Practice
- Adopted Global Best Practices
- Alignment with international energy-efficiency standards and sustainable building frameworks.• Integration of smart technologies and environmentally responsive design guided by global best practices.
- Compliance with national building and energy regulations and alignment with Jordan’s clean-energy and sustainability strategies.• Consideration of local climatic conditions and infrastructure requirements when designing efficiency measures.
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