SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
7.5 - Low-carbon energy use
To accelerate campus decarbonization and reduce reliance on carbon-intensive power grids, our university systematically monitors and expands the utilization of low-carbon and renewable energy sources across all institutional facilities. Through strategic investments in renewable energy technologies, clean energy integration, and energy-efficient operational systems, we transition toward sustainable energy management for academic, administrative, and residential spaces.
By embedding low-carbon energy practices into long-term infrastructure planning, our institution actively contributes to climate change mitigation while advancing regional and global carbon reduction goals.
7.5.1 - Low-carbon energy use
In a clear commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), Leyte Normal University has begun to implement low-carbon energy sources by integrating solar power into its campus.
This initiative, which marks the university’s first step into renewable energy generation, is designed to “enhance the campus’s energy efficiency,” “reduce dependency on traditional power sources,” and “minimize its carbon footprint.”
The First Step: Solar-Powered Lighting
The university has deployed 13 solar-powered lighting units in various areas across the campus. These eco-friendly lamps harness sunlight throughout the day, storing the energy in batteries to provide sustainable illumination throughout the night. This approach directly reduces the university’s reliance on conventional electricity for campus lighting.
A Data-Driven Baseline for Growth
LNU is tracking this initiative with transparent data, establishing a clear baseline for its low-carbon energy journey.
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Total Annual Energy Consumption (FY 2023): As part of its sustainability monitoring, LNU documented its total electricity usage at 1,048,686 kWh. This figure serves as the essential denominator for measuring the impact of its renewable energy projects.
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Total Renewable Energy Production: The 13 solar units collectively produced 46.8 kWh of renewable energy in the past year.
This solar production accounts for 0.0045% of the university’s total energy consumption. While this is a foundational figure, it represents a crucial and measurable first step. By establishing this baseline, LNU has created the framework to track and grow its renewable energy capacity in the coming years, demonstrating a firm commitment to a greener, more sustainable campus.
