| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.04 |
| Liaison | Richard Manton |
| Submission Date | July 30, 2021 |
Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway
IN-10: Energy System Certification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Michael
Curran Head of Building Services, Energy and Utilities Buildings Office |
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Does the institution have an energy management system or electricity delivery system that is currently certified under ISO 50001, PEER, or an equivalent national or international standard approved by AASHE?:
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s certified energy system A brief description of the institution’s certified energy system and the national or international standard under which it is certified:
Reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions are top priorities for NUI Galway's energy department. The aim is to develop the campus as a resource-efficient sustainable energy community. As outlined in both the NUI Galway Energy Policy and in the NUI Galway Statement of Fundamentals, the University operates an Energy Management System which complies in every respect with all legal requirements related to our energy use and to have this system externally certified by an independent body. NUI Galway achieved ISO 50001 status in 2012, and became ISO 50001:2018 Certified in 2020, meaning NUI Galway operates to an internationally recognised Energy Management System standard aligned to the UN SDGS, enabling us to establish systems and processes necessary to improve energy performance, efficiency, use and consumption.
Documentation affirming the energy system certification:
Website URL where documentation affirming the energy system certification is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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