Background
Electrical fixtures in SIT@Dover such as fans,
air-conditioners and lights are manually controlled. Our recent observations
revealed that these fixtures have been left switched on even when the areas are
not occupied. This results in high electricity consumption and energy wastage
which also increases the carbon footprint.
According to Building and Construction Authority (BCA)
Building Energy Benchmarking Report (2018), the total annual electricity
consumption of educational institutions is the second highest in Singapore
among the Building Types.
To conserve energy, SIT@Dover’s electricity consumption
should be kept to a minimum when not in use. Energy conservation will increase
the environmental quality and reduce electrical costs. Since energy is a finite
resource, lowering the energy consumption can minimise the depletion of
resources.
Therefore, SIT Estate Division should consider alternative
methods to reduce energy wastage.
Problem Statement
Currently, electrical appliances at SIT such as
air-conditioners, fans and lightings are in operation even when the premises is
unoccupied. Ideally, electrical appliances should be kept switched off when not
in use. This is mainly due to the manual nature of operating the electrical
appliances. The implication of the
current situation is that it results in unnecessary energy wastage. Energy is a
finite resource, hence, minimizing energy wastage will improve the
sustainability of energy. SIT Estate Division can implement methods to reduce
energy wastage to tackle the problem of energy wastage.
Purpose Statement
The purpose of this proposal is to propose to the SIT
management to suggest ways of reducing energy wastage in the campus through the
adoption of centralised control system such as the installation of Intergrated
Building Management System (IBMS). The aim is to ensure the continuity of the
energy. Conversely, energy savings can be harness as well.
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