Based on the measures taken by Assiut University in accordance with the electricity consumption rationalization program over the past years, and particularly in the last three years, carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions have been reduced. Considering that a reduction of 1 kWh decreases CO₂ emissions by 0.50 kg CO₂ equivalent, the details are as follows:
Due to the energy-saving measures, the electricity consumption for 2023 decreased by approximately 1.1 GWh compared to the consumption in 2022, which means a reduction in CO₂ emissions by 535 tons of CO₂ equivalent compared to 2022. This is the result of the actions taken by the university to rationalize energy consumption and improve its efficiency.
This reduction in CO₂ emissions in 2023 compared to 2022 occurred despite the full load of the Emergency and Accident Hospital being operational since July 2021 (see Annex 4-4-1).
A reduction of 3,478.0 tons of carbon equivalent was achieved due to the decrease in annual consumption in 2023 compared to 2019, despite the full operation of the Faculty of Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine hospitals in 2019, as well as the loads from the Faculties of Fine Arts and Kindergarten.
The annual revenue from carbon dioxide emission reduction certificates for 2023 increased by approximately 16,050.0 euros * compared to the value for 2019
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