Energy efficiency programs in the Sleman Regency, where UGM’s main campus is situated, have been ongoing since 2014. Demand for energy in the regency, especially electricity, continues to increase. However, there are not enough energy resources, meaning energy conservation and management of energy use are necessary. The local government has taken measures to conduct energy audits on government complex buildings as part of efforts to save electricity. Auditing electricity use can help prevent waste and improve overall efficiency.
The Regional Regulation of Sleman Regency Number 14 also regulates green buildings, which are defined as energy-efficient buildings. Sleman Regency has taken steps toward clean energy by implementing the use of refuse-derived fuel (RDF), an alternative fuel produced from processed waste.
Against this backdrop, UGM’s proximity and expertise in sustainable energy make the university well-positioned to engage local communities in energy efficiency outreach programs that can support the Sleman Regency’s energy conservation and management of energy targets.
Direct Education Programs
Demonstrating our commitment to promoting energy efficiency, the Centre for Development of Smart and Green Building (CedSGreeB) partnered with the Environmental Council (MLH) of the Central Board of Muhammadiyah to deliver an Energy Audit Training for administrators and facility managers of Muhammadiyah charitable enterprises (AUM) in the Special Region of Yogyakarta and Central Java. The training, held as part of the “1000 Cahaya” (1000 Lights) program supported by the ViriyaENB Foundation (Visi Indonesia Raya Emisi Nol Bersih), aims to raise awareness about energy conservation and accelerate the transition toward clean energy.
Indirect Education Programs
The Desa Energi Berdikari (Independent Energy Village) program is one of UGM’s education programs to promote community awareness of energy efficiency and renewable energy. Tanjung Tourism Village in Sleman Regency was chosen as one of the pilot locations for this project. There, UGM installed solar panels at the historic Joglo Tanjung building to power lighting and water pumps, as well as a fixed dome biogas system that converts livestock waste into gas for household cooking and compost for agriculture. This initiative was supported by the Pertamina Foundation and Sobat Bumi Jogja.
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