{"id":560,"date":"2022-06-20T07:17:30","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T07:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/?page_id=560"},"modified":"2025-04-11T08:03:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T08:03:12","slug":"energy-saving","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/energy-saving\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy saving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;21px||31px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;45px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#44580E&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;Open Sans|700|||||||&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; min_height=&#8221;692px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|-66px||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||127px||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><span style=\"font-size: 35px;\">Energy saving<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Utility bill takes up the largest portion of the faculty&#8217;s annual operational fund. Through responsible consumption, the operational fund can be used more efficiently for the upkeep of physical facilities for staff\u2019s and students\u2019 comfort.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">We encourage all members of the faculty community to \u2018think green\u2019 by taking simple steps to cut energy usage. The following are simple and immediate steps everyone can do for efficient energy use:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Power saving measures<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Turn off lights in rooms that will be unoccupied for more than 10 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Ensure computers, photocopiers and printers are running in energy-saving mode.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#controlling-phantom-load\">Manage phantom load.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#energy-efficient\">Use the air-conditioning correctly.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">We can make a measurable difference without having to cut down services or operations. <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">For more information about energy savings, contact our Green Manager:<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Dr. Saleha Shahar <\/span><a href=\"mailto:rkamarulzaman@utm.my\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\">(salehas@utm.my)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; prev_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; module_id=&#8221;controlling-phantom-load&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;65px||0px|||&#8221; top_divider_style=&#8221;arrow2&#8243; top_divider_height=&#8221;14px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;4px|auto|-6px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;45px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Controlling Phantom Load&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Heading&#8221; module_id=&#8221;controlling-phantom-load&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||52px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#44580E&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;Open Sans|700|||||||&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; min_height=&#8221;558px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|-66px||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|55px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<header class=\"entry-header\"><\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Turning off electronic devices may not necessarily mean zero electricity is used. In fact, power continues to flow for devices with standby mode function. The standby power is frequently described as \u201cphantom loads\u201d and accounted up to 10% of the total power used monthly. Examples of such devices are phone charger, computer monitor etc.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">A good way to reduce phantom load is to unplug devices with stand-by mode function. However, some device may be set-up to update itself at stand-by mode during out-of-office time. Always refer to the product manual when identifying what devices to unplug.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Follow these simple steps to reduce phantom loads:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Pull the plug.<\/li>\n<li class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Or use central power strip to easily control your power use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>Power strip is a convenient option if you have lots of electronics in an area. It is best for electronic devices that do not need running at the same time.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/622\/2024\/04\/s-l1200.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;s-l1200&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;69%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; prev_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; module_id=&#8221;energy-efficient&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; min_height=&#8221;1549.1px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;21px|||||&#8221; top_divider_style=&#8221;arrow2&#8243; top_divider_height=&#8221;15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;87px|30px||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Energy and operation-efficient setting for air conditioning&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Heading&#8221; module_id=&#8221;controlling-phantom-load&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||52px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|17px||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||49px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Set the temperature closest to the outside temperature for a more efficient air conditioner run<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>The outside temperature for tropical climates usually is around 36\u00b0 celsius or below. Set the air conditioners to cooling mode and the temperature around 24\u00b0 celsius. Decrease or increase the temperature as needed with the number of occupants to maintain comfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>2. Start early<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>The best time to run the air conditioner is in the morning when the outside temperature is still not high.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Turn on only for the space or rooms occupied at the moment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Close doors or windows to prevent hot air from flowing into the room. It ensures efficient air conditioning performance and prevents condensation that can cause moulding.<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Be cautious<span>\u00a0when there are risks of respiratory infection.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Adjust the temperature gradually<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Energy is consumed with every degree the air conditioning works at cooling. Instead of cranking the air conditioner straight to freezing, gradually lower the temperature and wait for the temperature to adjust.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, the system works hard to cool large spaces such as lecture halls and laboratories. Avoid restarting the air conditioning multiple times a day. Instead, increase the temperature when the space is temporarily not in use, such as during recess time, and decrease the temperature when it is occupied. Know your air-conditioning remote controller to its proper use.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>References:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fordanddoonan.com.au\/the-best-way-to-run-your-air-conditioner-in-summer\/\"><span>The Best Way to Run Your Air Conditioner in Summer \u2013 Air Conditioning Perth (fordanddoonan.com.au)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span>Mitsubishi\u2019s air conditioner control manual guide \u2013\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhi-mth.co.jp\/en\/products\/pdf\/psb012a001_english_s.pdf\"><span>https:\/\/www.mhi-mth.co.jp\/en\/products\/pdf\/psb012a001_english_s.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/622\/2022\/12\/image_2022-12-26_181355611.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;image_2022-12-26_181355611&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;77%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|159px||55px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px|26px|0px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;5.8px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|19px||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|26px||17px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/622\/2022\/12\/image_2022-12-30_153119278.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;image_2022-12-30_153119278&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;68%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5px|10px||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Energy saving Utility bill takes up the largest portion of the faculty&#8217;s annual operational fund. 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