Boğaziçi University's Energy Efficiency Policy: Renovation and New Construction

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Boğaziçi University has a comprehensive policy to ensure that all renovations and new buildings comply with energy efficiency standards. This policy aims to reduce energy consumption, create a sustainable environment and raise awareness of energy efficiency at a national level.

Our university carries out various improvements and energy efficiency interventions under the ‘Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings Project’ funded by the World Bank. This project was implemented to reduce energy use in public buildings, develop and scale sustainable financing and institutional mechanisms. At Boğaziçi University, various practices are being implemented to increase energy efficiency in the buildings identified within the scope of this project:

• Building envelope insulation and window/door renovation,
• Integration ofheating boiler renovation and waste heat recovery,
• Renovation of cooling/chiller systems and use of heat pumps,
• LED lighting systems and motion sensor integration into lighting systems,
• Photovoltaic (PV) systems and solar water heating (SWH).

Within the scope of KADEV Project, buildings built before 2007 with high earthquake risk and low energy efficiency are retrofitted and energy efficiency is improved. In this project, energy efficiency is achieved and carbon footprint is reduced by using innovative technologies such as heat pumps, solar tubes, hybrid solutions and recycled heat pumps. You can find detailed information about these projects on the KADEV Project page.

In addition, within the scope of the KABEV Project, energy efficiency improvements are made at Boğaziçi University and sustainable energy solutions are implemented on campuses. You can find more information about this project on the KABEV Project page.

Boğaziçi University monitors energy efficiency in all renovation and new building projects in accordance with international standards such as WBSCSD/WRI Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO 14064 and BSI PAS 2050. These policies contribute to the university's achievement of sustainable development goals and encourage energy saving across the campus.

In this context, our university plans to improve 12 buildings within the scope of energy efficiency projects. The projects include advanced technologies and innovative solutions to reduce energy consumption, control carbon emissions and develop sustainable energy solutions.

You can find more information about Boğaziçi University's energy efficiency policy from the links below:

• Boğaziçi University Integrated Management System Policy
• KADEV Project
• KABEV Project
• Boğaziçi University Energy Efficiency Projects

Boğaziçi University Obtained ISO 9001-2015 and ISO 50001-2018 Certificates!

Boğaziçi University has received the ISO 9001-2015 Quality Management System and ISO 50001-2018 Certificates, which are revised by the International Standardisation Organisation (ISO) every 5 years in line with the needs.

What is ISO 9001?
ISO 9001 describes the processes, policies and approaches that organisations need to establish a sustainable quality management system. Today, it is one of the most common and basic management system standards for every sector and company, regardless of the context of the organisation and field of activity all over the world. Organisations that meet the requirements of ISO 9001 Quality Management System standard can obtain ISO 9001 Certificate. Businesses that verify the quality management system through independent third-party accredited organisations can thus differentiate themselves in the market and increase their competitiveness.

What is ISO 50001?
The ISO 50001 Energy Management System standard provides the necessary rules and procedures for organisations to make their energy use efficient. The internationally recognised standard helps organisations improve energy management and increase productivity. Thanks to the ISO 50001 Energy Management System, all public and private sector organisations can develop the right energy policies and strategies and set consistent targets. The standard describes methods for planning and managing energy use in enterprises, as well as the steps to be taken to increase energy efficiency and the processes to be developed.

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Energy Efficient Renovation and Building Construction

Boğaziçi University has an Energy Management Unit Directiveto ensure that all new constructions and building renovations comply with energy efficiency standards. The purpose of the Directive is to regulate the procedures and principles for regulating energy management practices, using energy effectively and efficiently, preventing energy waste, reducing the burden of energy costs on the institution's budget, and increasing efficiency in energy use to protect the environment.

The Directive has been prepared based on the Provincial Administration Law No. 5542, Energy Efficiency Law No. 5627, Regulation on Increasing Efficiency in the Use of Energy Resources and Energy (RG-27/10/2011-28097), Regulation on Energy Performance in Buildings (RG-05/12/2008-27075), Saving Target and Implementation Guide in Institution Buildings, 2012-2023 Energy Efficiency Strategy Document and 2017-2023 National Energy Efficiency Action Plan. In this context, energy management activities in the buildings within the Agency are carried out in accordance with the current national or international TS EN ISO 50001 Energy Management System - Guidelines and Requirements Standard. Systems such as architectural, mechanical, electrical and lighting systems that affect the energy performance of buildings are periodically checked. Necessary maintenance, repair and modifications are carried out to ensure that the buildings are operated in a way that does not fall below the energy performance at the design stage.

In addition, Boğaziçi University aims to continuously improve its performance within the framework of quality and energy management systems in line with its Integrated Management System Policy. Within the scope of this goal, it undertakes to purchase energy efficient products and services and to provide the necessary support for efficient system designs.

Energy Management Unit Directive:

https://impact.bogazici.edu.tr/sites/impact.bogazici.edu.tr/files/02_yonerge_1.pdf

Integrated Management System Policy:

https://yapiisleri.bogazici.edu.tr/entegre-yonetim-sistemi-politikasi

ISO Certificates

Boğaziçi University has received ISO 9001-2015 Quality Management System and ISO 50001-2018 Energy Management System certificates, which are revised every 5 years by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).

LEED Certificates

LEED certification is a system that sets environmental sustainability standards and evaluates the green design, construction and operation performance of buildings. Within the framework of sustainable campus life, Boğaziçi University has taken steps such as constructing new buildings with energy efficient systems and transforming old buildings and documenting them with LEED certification. This system provides a sustainable construction by creating positive environmental, economic and health impacts. So far, 4 buildings at Boğaziçi University have been registered with LEED certification.

• South Campus 1st Male Dormitory (Hamlin Hall), October 2012, Gold certificate
• Kandilli Campus Tsunami Monitoring Centre (UDIM), February 2015, Gold Certificate
• Tarsus Archaeology Architecture History and Cultural Heritage Centre, March 2016, Gold Certificate
• Kandilli Campus Student Dormitory, April 2018, Silver Certificate