Sdg7- Affordable And Clean Energy

2025-11-06

07-02 University Actions Towards Affordable and Clean Energy

07-02-01 Does your university have a policy in place to ensure that all renovation/new construction projects follow energy efficiency standards?

As an expert in sustainable development, I can confirm that our university adopts a strategic and integrated approach to ensure energy efficiency in all renovation and new construction operations. Our institutional policies include the following:

Regulatory Framework for Energy Efficiency:

Integration of energy efficiency standards as a mandatory requirement in all construction and renovation projects.
Commitment to national and international standards for sustainable construction and energy efficiency.
Conducting specialized technical studies before implementing any project to ensure optimal energy use.

PracticalApplications:

Use of advanced thermal insulation in buildings to reduce energy loss.
Installation of energy-efficient lighting systems using LED technologies.
Designing buildings to utilize natural lighting and natural ventilation.
Use of environmentally friendly building materials with high thermal efficiency.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

Conducting periodic assessments of building performance in terms of energy consumption.
Implementing a continuous monitoring system for real-time energy consumption.

This integrated approach reflects our commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and Goal 13 (Climate Action).

07-02-02 Does your university have plans to upgrade existing buildings to achieve higher energy efficiency?

As an expert in sustainable development, I confirm that our university has developed an ambitious and phased strategic plan to modernize existing buildings and improve their energy efficiency:

Phase One – Pilot Initiative (Under Implementation):

The university’s first initiative in using clean energy is employing solar energy to provide general lighting within the campus, representing its initial experience that requires expertise in maintenance and management.

Phase Two – Strategic Expansion Plan:

The university plans to expand the use of solar energy after conducting technical studies and securing necessary funding. Planned applications include:

Night Lighting: Expanding the scope of solar lighting systems to cover all outdoor areas.
Water Pumps: Operating drinking water pumps with solar energy to achieve sustainability in water resource management.
Security Systems: Supporting surveillance and alarm devices with renewable energy sources to ensure their continuity.

Planned Structural Improvements:

Inspecting and improving thermal insulation of existing buildings to reduce heating and cooling needs.
Replacing old equipment with high-efficiency alternatives.
Installing smart energy management systems to monitor and optimize consumption.

Gradual Approach:

The university follows a gradual methodology based on:

Comprehensive technical assessment of each building’s needs.
Prioritizing interventions based on environmental and economic returns.
Building institutional capacity in maintaining and managing renewable energy systems.

This integrated plan reflects our commitment to the gradual transition towards a low-carbon and environmentally and economically sustainable campus.

07-02-03 Does your university have a carbon management process to reduce carbon dioxide emissions?

As an expert in sustainable development, I confirm that our university has established a comprehensive and multi-dimensional institutional framework for carbon management and emissions reduction, which includes several bodies and strategic pillars:

Pillar One: Scientific Research in Environmental Fields

Specialized Academic Programs: Chemical engineering and renewable energy programs focus on resource management, improving energy efficiency, and providing low-carbon alternative solutions.
Research Laboratories: Laboratories work on developing innovative technologies for recycling waste and converting it into resources, reducing emissions associated with disposal.

Pillar Two: Use of Renewable Energy

Gradual Transition: The university makes diligent efforts to reduce traditional energy consumption and convert systems to solar energy or other alternative sources.
Green Infrastructure: Installing solar energy systems for lighting and planning future expansions.

Pillar Three: Awareness and Community Participation

Awareness Campaigns: Organizing continuous awareness campaigns within the campus to encourage students and employees to adopt sustainable practices.
Tree Planting Initiatives: Organizing tree planting campaigns on campus to absorb carbon and improve air quality.
Behavior Change Programs: Developing educational programs to enhance awareness of individual carbon footprints.

PillarFour: Integrated Waste Management

Collection and Sorting Centers: Establishing centers for collecting, sorting, and recycling waste within the campus.
Waste Reduction at Source: Implementing policies to reduce waste generation and encourage reuse.
Circular Economy: Adopting circular economy principles in resource and waste management.

PillarFive: Strategic Partnerships

Collaboration with Industrial Sector: Work is underway to conclude an agreement with oil companies such as SONATRACH to exchange expertise, solve problems, and train employees in emissions management and energy efficiency improvement.
Knowledge Transfer: Benefiting from industrial expertise to improve the university’s environmental performance.

Impact and Accountability:

This integrated framework contributes to:

Gradually and measurably reducing the university’s carbon footprint.
Promoting a culture of sustainability within the university community.
Supporting Algeria in achieving its national and international climate commitments.
Contributing to achieving Goal 13 (Climate Action) and Goal 7 (Clean Energy) of the Sustainable Development Goals.

07-02-04 Does your university have an energy efficiency plan to reduce overall energy consumption?

As an expert in sustainable development, I confirm that our university has developed a comprehensive and integrated energy efficiency plan targeting the gradual and systematic reduction of total energy consumption across all university operations:

Strategic Framework of the Plan:

Diagnosis and ContinuousMonitoring:

Conducting periodic energy audits to identify high consumption and waste areas.
Regularly analyzing consumption data to identify patterns and opportunities.
Real-time monitoring system for energy consumption across different facilities.

TechnologicalUpgrades:

Equipment Replacement: Evaluating and replacing old devices and equipment with high energy-efficient ones.
Smart Lighting: Installing energy-saving LED lighting systems with motion sensors.
Smart Control Systems: Implementing Building Management Systems (BMS) to optimize energy use.

Structural Improvements:

Thermal Insulation: Inspecting and improving thermal insulation of buildings to reduce energy loss.
Windows and Doors: Replacing old windows and doors with high thermal efficiency ones.
Passive Design: Integrating passive design principles in new projects.

RenewableEnergy:

Solar Energy: Gradual expansion in the use of solar energy for lighting, pumps, and other systems.
Long-term Planning: Developing plans to cover an increasing percentage of energy needs from renewable sources.

Awareness and Behavior:

Awareness Campaigns: Organizing periodic campaigns to raise awareness among students and employees about the importance of energy conservation.
Training Programs: Training staff on best practices in energy management.
Behavior Incentives: Developing incentive programs to encourage energy-saving behaviors.

Partnerships and Funding:

Securing necessary funding through institutional budget and strategic partnerships.
Collaborating with industrial institutions (such as SONATRACH) to exchange expertise and training.

Target Objectives:

Gradual reduction in total annual energy consumption.
Increasing the proportion of renewable energy in the overall energy mix.
Improving energy efficiency in all buildings and operations.
Reducing operating costs and environmental impact.

This integrated plan represents a clear institutional commitment to achieving energy efficiency and contributing to addressing climate change challenges.

07-02-05 Does your university conduct energy audits to identify areas where energy waste is highest?

As an expert in sustainable development, I confirm that our university implements a comprehensive and systematic energy audit program aimed at identifying, analyzing, and addressing areas of high consumption and energy waste:

Energy Audit Methodology:

Comprehensive Consumption Data Analysis:

Collecting and analyzing historical and current consumption data for all facilities.
Identifying temporal and seasonal consumption patterns.
Comparing consumption rates with national and international standard benchmarks.

Real-time Monitoring:

Implementing continuous monitoring systems to track energy consumption instantaneously.
Using smart meters to monitor consumption at building and department levels.
Immediately identifying anomalies and unjustified spikes in consumption.

Equipment Evaluation and Replacement:

Comprehensive inspection of all devices and equipment to determine their energy efficiency.
Identifying old or inefficient equipment that needs replacement.
Establishing a priority plan for replacement based on return on investment and environmental impact.

Thermal Insulation Inspection:

Conducting thermal imaging inspections of buildings to identify heat leak points.
Evaluating insulation quality in walls, ceilings, windows, and doors.
Identifying priorities for required structural improvements.

AwarenessCampaigns:

Organizing continuous awareness campaigns to educate the university community about energy conservation.
Publishing audit results to raise awareness about the importance of energy-saving practices.
Engaging students and employees in energy-saving efforts.

Benefits and Impact:

Environmental:

Reducing the university’s carbon footprint.
Improvingoverallenvironmental performance.
Contributing to achieving national climate goals.

Economic:

Significantlyreducing operating costs.
Improving efficiency in using financial resources.
Freeing up resources that can be reinvested in other development projects.

Institutional:

Promoting a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Improving institutional image and leadership in sustainability.
Developing technical capabilities in energy management.

This systematic approach to energy auditing represents a fundamental element in our comprehensive strategy to achieve energy efficiency and transition towards a sustainable, low-carbon campus.

07-02-06 Does your university have a policy on divestment from carbon-intensive energy industries, particularly coal and oil?

As an expert in sustainable development, I confirm that our university has adopted clear and advanced policies regarding divestment from high-carbon industries, while directing resources towards sustainable and green investments:

Policy Framework for Divestment:

Guiding Principles:

Implementing policies to reduce investments in polluting industries such as coal and oil.
Prioritizing renewable and clean energy sources in investment decisions.
Aligning the investment portfolio with Sustainable Development Goals and climate commitments.

Directing Investments Towards Sustainable Projects:

Renewable Energy: Allocating financial resources to invest in solar energy projects and other clean energy sources.
Green Technologies: Supporting research and applied projects in clean technology.
Sustainable Infrastructure: Investing in upgrading buildings and facilities to achieve higher energy efficiency.

Evaluating and Reducing High-Carbon Investments:

Conducting periodic assessments of the investment portfolio to identify exposure to carbon-intensive industries.
Developing a gradual plan to divest from companies with high emissions.
Applying Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria in making investment decisions.

DevelopingSustainabilityPolicies:

Integrating environmental considerations into all financial and administrative policies.
Establishing specialized committees to monitor compliance with sustainable investment standards.
Regularly reviewing and updating policies to keep pace with international best practices.

Forming Partnerships with Environmental Institutions:

Collaborating with non-governmental organizations and environmental institutions to exchange expertise and knowledge.
Participating in networks of universities committed to responsible investment.
Benefiting from international best practices in carbon divestment.

Supporting Research in Clean Technologies:

Allocating resources for research and development in renewable energy and green technologies.
Encouraging research partnerships with the private sector in clean innovation.
Supporting startups working in the low-carbon economy sector.

Objectives and Impact:

Environmental:

Improving the university’s environmental performance across the entire value chain.
Reducing indirect carbon footprint through investment decisions.
Contributing to the global transition towards a low-carbon economy.

Institutional:

Enhancing ethical and responsible leadership in financial management.
Improving institutional reputation as a leader in sustainability.
Contributing to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (especially SDG 7 and SDG 13).

Economic:

Protecting investments from future risks associated with stranded carbon assets.
Capitalizing on economic opportunities in the growing renewable energy sector.
Achieving sustainable long-term returns.

Global:

Contributing to achieving the Paris Climate Agreement goals.
Supporting global efforts to limit global warming.
Promoting responsible investment at national and regional levels.

This comprehensive policy reflects our deep commitment to environmental and financial responsibility, and embodies our role as a leading academic institution in driving the transition towards a sustainable, low-carbon future.

07-04 Energy and Community

07-04-01 Does your university as an entity provide programs for the local community to learn about the importance of energy efficiency and clean energy?

Yes, the university offers various programs to raise awareness about energy efficiency and clean energy within the local community. These initiatives include:

Practical workshops.
Expert-ledconferences.
Interactive educational programs for youth.
Online guides and resources.
Partnerships with local institutions.

07-04-02 Does your university as an entity work to promote public commitment towards 100% renewable energy use (petitions, meetings, discussions, events) outside the university?

Yes, the university actively commits to promoting 100% renewable energy use within the community through various initiatives. These actions include:

Awareness campaigns about the benefits of renewable energy.
Collaboration with local institutions and non-governmental organizations to support clean energy projects.
Participation in local and international environmentalevents.
Organizing public activities to encourage the adoption of renewable energy.
Supporting petitions aimed at promoting full commitment to renewable energy.

07-04-03 Does your university as an entity provide direct services to local industry aimed at improving energy efficiency and clean energy (energy efficiency assessments, workshops, and renewable energy research options)?

Yes, the university provides indirect services and industry-related activities, such as:

Seeking to conclude an agreement with oil companies such as SONATRACH for knowledge exchange, problem-solving, and employee training, contributing to improved energy performance.
Supporting startups (07-04-05).
Outputs from applied research projects in energy efficiency (07-02-01).

07-04-04 Does your university as an entity inform and support the government in developing clean energy policy and energy-saving technology?

Yes, the university contributes in this area through:

Encouraging scientific research in clean energy as a fundamental aspect of state policy.
Supporting applied research projects in related fields.
Developing sustainability policies and incorporating energy efficiency into its strategic plan.
Doctoral projects discussing the role of renewable energies in achieving sustainable development and energy transition according to the Algerian National Renewable Energy Program 2030 (Note: This is an inference from an external document associated with the university).

07-04-05Does your university, as an institution, provide assistance to startups that promote and support a low-carbon economy and technology?

Yes, the university assists startups focused on low-carbon technologies by providing resources such as the House of Entrepreneurship and Business Incubator.

The House of Entrepreneurship and Business Incubator are a point of contact which welcome and provide support to business creators and project owners who are confronted with questions on any aspect of business life.

The university registered 4 environmentally friendly projects in the year 2024-2025 that received support from the incubator.

07-05 Low Carbon Energy Use

07-05-01 Total Energy Used

Yes, our university maintain comprehensive documentation of our university’s total energy consumption as a baseline for tracking progress toward our sustainability goals. This total energy figure encompasses all conventional and renewable energy sources utilized across our campus operations.

Comprehensive Energy Accounting:

Our total energy measurement includes:

Grid Electricity: Conventional electricity supplied through the national grid from Algeria’s energy mix
Solar Energy: Renewable electricity generated from our on-campus solar installations
Thermal Energy: Any heating or cooling energy requirements
Transportation Fuels: Energy used for university vehicles and operations

This comprehensive accounting provides the denominator for calculating our low-carbon energy percentage and tracking our progress toward decarbonization.

07-05-02 Total Energy Used from Low-Carbon Sources

As a sustainable development expert, I can provide the following analysis of our low-carbon energy utilization:

Current Low-Carbon Energy Integration:

Solar Energy Implementation: Our primary low-carbon energy source is solar photovoltaic electricity:

CurrentDeployment (Phase 1):

Public Lighting System: Our pioneering initiative uses solar energy to power outdoor lighting throughout the campus
Operational Experience: This initial implementation has provided valuable experience in maintenance, management, and optimization of solar systems
Lessons Learned: We have developed institutional knowledge in solar technology operation specific to our regional conditions

Planned Expansion (Phase 2): Following technical studies and securing necessary financing, we plan significant expansion of solar energy applications:

Night Lighting:

Extension of solar-powered lighting to all campus outdoor areas
Integration of energy-efficient LED technology with solar power
Smart controls optimizing lighting based on occupancy and natural light

Water Pumping:

Solar-powered pumping systems for drinking water distribution
Elimination of grid electricity for water supply operations
Demonstration of renewable energy applications beyond electricity generation

Security and Monitoring Systems:

Solar power for surveillance cameras and security equipment
Renewable energy for alarm systems and access controls
Enhanced energy resilience for critical safety systems