Energy Management Policy

Mission

Durham University recognises that, as a major user of energy, it has an important role to play in helping to tackle climate change by significantly reducing its CO₂ emissions. We are committed to responsible energy management and the highest standards in energy efficiency.  It is in the University's best interest to reduce the amount of money it spends on energy, releasing funds for other purposes.  At the same time, reducing energy consumption helps the University to reduce its environmental impact.

Aims

As a key element of the University's Environmental Policy, and consistent with the University's wider objectives and the resources available, the Energy Management Policy aims to:

• reduce fuel consumption through the introduction of energy-efficient measures;
• increase awareness of energy issues and encourage all members of the University to help reduce energy consumption whenever they can;
• ensure that the highest energy-efficient design standards are included in all new buildings;
• wherever possible, obtain energy from sustainable sources.

This Policy and the accompanying Energy Management Strategic Plan have been prepared by the Estates and Buildings (E&B) Department working closely with the Greenspace Advisory Group. It was approved by the University Executive Committee [5^th May 2009] and endorsed by University Council [27^th May 2009]. Greenspace Advisory Group has overall responsibility for the policy and strategy; E&B is responsible for its delivery and joint responsibility for annual review.

Trevor Armour, Acting Director, Estates and Buildings