2019
DOI: 10.1108/ijshe-01-2019-0023
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Energy efficiency actions at a Brazilian university and their contribution to sustainable development Goal 7

Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse recent actions of energy efficiency implemented by University of Passo Fundo, a higher education institution located in the south of Brazil, and their contributions to Goal 7. Design/methodology/approach The analysis is based on collected energy data and information of energy efficiency actions applied at the university. Findings The paper shows the progress related to the energy practices and discusses opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses of appl… Show more

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“…Universities are in a position to address sustainability and climate change by working towards the SDGs, for example, 7‐affordable and clean energy, 8‐work and economic growth, 9‐industry, innovation and infrastructures, 11‐sustainabile communities, 13‐climate actions, and 15‐life on land, through their activities and related disclosures (Paletta and Bonoli 2019; Rebelatto et al. 2019; Brandli et al. 2020).…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Universities are in a position to address sustainability and climate change by working towards the SDGs, for example, 7‐affordable and clean energy, 8‐work and economic growth, 9‐industry, innovation and infrastructures, 11‐sustainabile communities, 13‐climate actions, and 15‐life on land, through their activities and related disclosures (Paletta and Bonoli 2019; Rebelatto et al. 2019; Brandli et al. 2020).…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…On the same note when disclosing on carbon emissions and climate change, HEIs often address affordable and clean energy (SDG7), decent work and economic growth (SDG8), sustainable communities (SDG11), responsible consumption and production (SDG12), and life on land (SDG15) (Paletta and Bonoli 2019; Rebelatto et al. 2019; Adams et al. 2020; Alexio et al.…”
Section: Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Developmentmentioning
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“…Although some respondents also recognised the lack of efforts in developing dedicated workshops or courses (especially for staff), and the level of specialization needed for this, one interesting example was the provision of home kit audits along with resources and information about energy, which represent a valuable initiative to teach about energy efficiency. Additionally, some practices that tend to be seen as linked to campus operations (as renewable energy generation on campus) are indicated to be much more used for educational purposes, acting as an example for the academic community to experience and learn from (Rebelatto et al, 2019). Table 2 presents examples of statements made by the respondents in the open questions.…”
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“…To achieve this goal, energy consumption and efficiency must be controlled and monitored. Solar radiation as a renewable energy source can contribute to the seventh goal of sustainable development [34]. In this regard, it is necessary to develop practical and appropriate models for each region to achieve sustainable development goals.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%