Energy saving is the low hanging fruit in the path to sustainability.
The energy production for an air conditioner is responsible for emitting over a kilogram of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere per hour. It also costs ~1NIS/Hour.
What Is Being Done?
High efficiency fluorescent lights are being installed throughout campus
Sensors for automatic light and A/C turn off are being installed in Wolfson building and are planned for more buildings in a 5 year electricity saving plan.
Movement sensors installed in chemical hoods
High efficiency central A/C system installed in recent years saving significantly on total electricity consumption.