Eficiência no consumo de energia elétrica em biblioteca universitária: aplicando indicadores de sustentabilidade na Biblioteca de Ciências da Saúde da UFC

Abstract

It reports on the experience of the Health Sciences Library of the Federal University of Ceará in the implementation of sustainable practices and in the creation of indicators, based on the principles of sustainability, for the efficient use of electric energy in the development of its activities routine and, above all, in the care of the academic community. The work was carried out from October 2016 to April 2017. It describes the energy load spent with lighting and air-conditioning units during its hours of operation and the methodology used for the development of indicators that will help control costs with its use. The actions to reduce energy consumption in the Health Sciences Library of the Federal University of Ceará in the period 2016-2017 lead to an energy saving of around 479.7 kWh/day. Considers the adoption of more comprehensive measures to reduce energy consumption, such as: revision of contracts for product supply; programmed shutdowns and replacement of current bulbs with more economical ones. It also shows the benefits derived from these actions.