First auction of awards and academic recognition for the challenge of energy saving UB
New features of the UB energy saving challenge: first auction of prizes, recognition of an academic credit, and number of participants.
Environment
Energy saving campaign “We are responsible!”
We have been reducing energy consumption for more than 10 years, and it is up to all of us to continue doing so. The “We are responsible” campaign invites us to actively participate in this challenge.
New wallpapers on UB computers
UB computers have a new corporate wallpaper with the logo of the energy saving campaign.
The UB’s energy saving plan contributes to reducing consumption during the first quarter of 2023
During the first quarter of 2023, electricity consumption decreased by 4.5% and gas by 23.3%, compared to the same period in 2022. On the other hand, water consumption has increased by 8.2%.
Resources to support the management of special laboratory waste
In addition, we have added new resources to the website to facilitate the management of special waste. In this note we summarise them so that you have them closer to you.
During the first half of 2022 electricity and water consumption increases, gas consumption decreases
Between January and June 2022, electricity consumption has increased by 11.96% and water consumption by 28.57%, compared to the first half of 2021. Instead, gas consumption has decreased 0.03%. When interpreting this evolution, it should be borne in mind that the covid-19 pandemic had a major impact on activity in our buildings during the first months of 2021, with less attendance at the buildings by the university community. This year, with the gradual recovery of activity, consumption is being affected upwards.
The UB is going round and is already in the semifinals of the UMOB – MUV Tournament on sustainable mobility
In the quarterfinals we overcame the Polytechnic University of Valencia, and we qualified for the semifinals, where we cross with the Università degli Studi di Torino.
CO2Advices: How to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Starting on September 2020 till November 2020, we published through our Twitter account a series of eco-tips on the carbon footprint of the University of Barcelona, with proposals to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. We think it is a good idea to summarize them in this post.