Energy efficiency actions at a Brazilian university and their contribution to sustainable development Goal 7
International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
ISSN: 1467-6370
Article publication date: 9 May 2019
Issue publication date: 17 September 2019
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to analyse recent actions of energy efficiency implemented by University of Passo Fundo, a higher education institution located in the south of Brazil, and their contributions to Goal 7.
Design/methodology/approach
The analysis is based on collected energy data and information of energy efficiency actions applied at the university.
Findings
The paper shows the progress related to the energy practices and discusses opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses of applying energy efficiency at universities and its contributions towards sustainable development goal (SDG) 7.
Practical implications
The findings of this study can inform readers about University of Passo Fundo’s initiatives towards energy efficiency focussed in lightening, photovoltaic solar power generation and free energy market. Readers are able to improve their knowledge with the discussion of internal and external factors related to the initiatives.
Originality/value
The originality of this paper is connected to the idea of sharing the experiences from University of Passo Fundo, connecting energy efficiency practices at universities to SDG 7 and also exploring opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses of applying these practices in the context of a higher education institution.
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Acknowledgements
This study was financed in part by the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior – Brasil (CAPES) – Finance Code 001.
Citation
Rebelatto, B.G., Lange Salvia, A., Reginatto, G., Daneli, R.C. and Brandli, L.L. (2019), "Energy efficiency actions at a Brazilian university and their contribution to sustainable development Goal 7", International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, Vol. 20 No. 5, pp. 842-855. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-01-2019-0023
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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