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Energy saving at UiO

The University of Oslo aims to reduce energy consumption on campus by 30 percent by 2030. In light of the climate and environmental strategy, as well as results from the previous energy saving measures, a new energy saving practice has been implemented at UiO. 

These are the measures

  • Temperature: UiO will maintain an indoor temperature of 21 degrees. An indoor temperature of 19 degrees has such significant impact on the physical work environment that it can only be implemented if it is deemed absolutely necessary. 
  • Co-use: In some buildings there will be co-use of student areas and reading rooms after 4 PM, where we maintain an indoor temperature of 21 degrees and ventilation after 4 PM. Ventilation in areas that are not in use will be switched off. 
  • Electric cars: Charging stations are available for a fee. The prices will be evaluated quarterly based on the price of energy. 
  • Simple measures: Encourage students and staff to implement energy-saving measures such as turning off the lights.
     

Will you be working in the afternoon?

Some reading rooms and student areas will maintain a temperature of 21 degrees and ventilation after 4PM. 

Blindern: 

  • Georg Sverdrups hus (the library areas) 
  • Vilhelm Bjerknes hus (the library areas)
  • Sophus Bugges hus (the library areas)
  • The big reading room on the 2nd floor in Eilert Sundts hus A

City Centre 

  • The library and reading rooms in Domus Juridica

Gaustad

  • The reading rooms at Ole Johan Dahls hus, sections C and D
  • Harald Schjelderups hus, V1U
  • Harald Schjelderups hus reading room A01.027 (above auditorium 4)
Students dressed in winter clothing walking along a path

Dialogue

All measures have been discussed with the units, students and trade unions, and there will be close dialogue with safety representatives. 

Employees in need of individual adaptation at their workplace must arrange this directly with their immediate manager. 

The measures shall not affect the academic activities at the university.
 

Do you want to contribute?

  • Turn off the lights when the room is not in use. 
  • Wait until the dishwasher is full before starting it.  
  • Put your PC and monitor in saving mode before you leave for the day.
     

Background

UiO has for many years worked actively to reduce energy usage in its buildings, both to cut its carbon footprint and to reduce costs. 

Since 2017, energy consumption in buildings has been reduced by approximately 25 percent. Several other measures are planned, and through its climate and environmental strategy UiO has committed to a cut in energy consumption of at least 30 percent.
 

Feedback

  • If you need individual adaptation at your workplace, you must clarify this with your immediate line manager.
  • Any comments or input regarding your physical work environment? Use the Speak up-system.
  • Faculties have their own contact persons regarding the learning environment. Overview found here.