The permanent program for efficient use of energy at university of São Paulo – PURE-USP
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the use of energy management and sustainability in the government sector using a study case conducted by the Permanent Program for Efficient Use of Energy at University of São Paulo (PURE-USP), a pioneer initiative of its kind active since 1997.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper describes the actions and results of PURE-USP.
Findings
The energy savings promoted by PURE's actions are estimated in about 25 percent after 15 years since the program was implemented. This means a saving of approximately 37 MWh or R$9 million (2.91 million) for an investment of R$1.73 million (560,000).
Practical implications
The results show that the program is viable and could be replicated in other Brazilian institutions or even in other countries.
Originality/value
PURE-USP provides in addition to electricity savings (which implies in avoiding environmental impacts) resource savings which in the case of a public institution like the University of São Paulo implies in a more efficient management of public funds.
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Citation
Saidel, M., Souza da Silva, R. and Marcos do Nascimento, L. (2014), "The permanent program for efficient use of energy at university of São Paulo – PURE-USP", Management of Environmental Quality, Vol. 25 No. 3, pp. 361-372. https://doi.org/10.1108/MEQ-02-2014-0011
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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