With a vision in sustainable energy management, we wish to become a reference example for public sector buildings. This refers to energy efficiency and the use of locally available renewable energy sources as well as to a quality internal environment. By doing so the University buildings will be among the most efficient ones within the public building stock, as EU and national targets for rational energy use in buildings will be surpassed before 2020. Each Member of the University will be able to identify itself with the energy strategy, and energy has been defined as one of the key areas that is the focus of applied research and commercialisation of research results.
We have cooperated with the Faculty of Architecture and the Faculty of Law, University of Ljubljana, in the targeted research programme Implementation of urban projects using public-private partnerships. We have also participated in the Erasmus+ project KLABS (Creating the Network of Knowledge Labs for Sustainable and Resilient Environments). The goal of the project is to create a pioneering educational platform in the Balkan region that will deal with the issue of sustainability and flexibility of the built urban and rural environment and the issue of climate change in the Western Balkans.
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, conducted an energy inspection of its building and, based on the assessment, took up activities to reduce energy consumption and constantly monitor energy consumption. The Faculty has two solar power stations on the roof. Both are intended for the production and sale of electricity and for scientific research and teaching about photovoltaics.
The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, renovated its heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in order to reduce energy consumption.
In nature conservation, the Faculty of Social Work, University of Ljubljana, approached a project of eco-social work, which focuses on the comprehensive development of a community.
Based on the performed energy inspection of the Faculty of Administration, University of Ljubljana, we followed the recommendations for increased energy efficiency. In relation to vending machines placed around the Faculty, we agreed with the providers of food and beverages to offer students healthier meals and less sweet beverages.
