UGM’s plan to reduce Electricity Consumption is detailed in Rector Regulation Number 2 Year 2022 on the Management and Conservation of Electricity Use within Universitas Gadjah Mada.
UGM implements electricity consumption savings in buildings through reducing electricity consumption in air conditioning systems, lighting systems, and supporting equipment.
Source: Rector Regulation Number 2 Year 2022
The use of energy-efficient equipment is a key component of any energy efficiency plan. UGM has pledged to use energy-efficient equipment for all buildings and facilities on campus. Energy-efficient equipment, such as LED lighting, consumes significantly less energy compared to traditional equipment. Using efficient equipment leads to sustained energy savings over time, which would help UGM meet its energy reduction targets.
Article 16 Paragraph 3 states electricity savings through energy-efficient appliances and effective lighting management can be achieved by using energy-saving lamps, reducing decorative lighting, and employing electronic ballasts for fluorescent lights. High-reflectance light fixtures maximize brightness, while area-specific and multi-level switch systems allow precise control of lighting based on room usage. Automatic switches, such as timers and light sensors, optimize outdoor lighting in areas like gardens, corridors, and parking lots. Additionally, turning off unused lights, utilising natural daylight by opening curtains, and regularly cleaning lamps and fixtures enhance efficiency. Rearranging light groupings and minimising idle time between classes further optimise electricity use.
Percentage of Energy Efficient Lamps and A/C Usage 2024
UGM has successfully improved its use of energy-efficient appliances, as reflected in the UI GreenMetric data—rising from 81.47% in 2023 to 82.54% in 2024. UGM undertook substantial upgrades by replacing and installing energy-efficient air conditioning units and lighting fixtures, totaling 100 new energy-saving AC units and 943 energy-efficient lights.
UGM’s plan to reduce the overall energy consumption on campus is reiterated in Circular Letter Number 16839/UN1.P/HK.02/2024 on Sustainable Lifestyle. All faculties and units at UGM are also required to meet the university performance targets, which sets a targeted baseline for implementing systematic energy conservation measures across UGM’s facilities.
Energy efficiency plans and activities have been carried out in all faculty buildings, including replacing conventional lighting with LEDs, installing occupancy sensors for automatic light control, conducting energy-saving campaigns through various media, and cutting off power supply to unused equipment outside working hours.
Each building renovation project now takes energy conservation into account—for example, at the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, daylighting is extensively utilized to reduce the use of electric lighting.
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