Renovation and New Builds Policy for Energy Efficiency Standards

In 2023, ABUAD reaffirmed its commitment to advancing environmental responsibility by reviewing its policies regarding energy efficiency. The updated policy ensures that all new constructions, renovations, and facilities comply with energy efficiency standards. Additionally, the university emphasized the importance of managing energy and utility consumption across the campus by implementing sustainable practices and procedures. This includes the use of electricity, natural gas, and fuel oil for all campus buildings and utilities.. Click below to see the ABUAD University Energy Conservation Policy (2020 – 2024) reviewed 2023

In Afe Babalola University, minimizing utility bills is essential, especially considering that the average monthly electricity cost in 2023 is approximately eighteen million naira. To achieve this, it is crucial to continuously improve the energy efficiency of every building on campus. The Directorate of Projects and Works Department has implemented a structured policy to address this issue:

(i) As of December 2023, all new and existing buildings—including offices, student residences, staff housing, auditoriums, and commercial centers—will be metered to measure and monitor energy consumption.

(ii) The university will phase out high-energy consumption lighting fixtures in all existing buildings, replacing them with LED lighting in new constructions. This transition has proven effective in reducing energy usage: by at least 70% in 2021, 88% in 2022, and further down to 95% in 2023.

(iii) In 2023, ABUAD has continued to convert the university’s conventional streetlights and occasionally used rooms, such as conference and seminar rooms, to a smart automatic control system with LED lighting. This upgrade has significantly improved the intelligent and automatic control of the streetlights, leading to reduced energy consumption.

(iv) In 2023, ABUAD continued to ensure that proper ventilation design was chosen to guarantee good air quality and reduce heat, thus minimizing the energy required for cooling.