Using and saving energy
Energy saving recommendations
Heat less, use appliances sparingly: Find out about our energy-saving recommendations and be inspired to make your everyday university life more energy-efficient.
Electricity I Heating I Cooling I Renewables
Electrical energy: Osnabrück University has been purchasing green electricity (around 70 percent) via the state contract since 2017. Around one percent is generated by the university's own photovoltaic systems. The rest is self-generated in the combined heat and power plant modules.
Heat energy: Osnabrück University uses natural gas to generate heat. Various combined heat and power plants and boilers at the various locations are used to generate heat.
Ventilation and cooling energy: The ventilation and cooling systems are operated with electricity. Many ventilation systems are integrated into the heating circuit and equipped with heat recovery.
Renewable energies: Building 96/Bibliothtek Westerberg 100kWp system; Building 66 22kWp system; Building 32 6kWp system;
Photovoltaic areas of state buildings: Lower Saxony has set itself the goal of installing 65 GW of photovoltaics by 2035. The roof areas of the state buildings (including UOS) will be used for this purpose.
Climate protection concept
Detailed information on construction, technology and energy use can be obtained from the Building Management Administrative Service. You can also request the climate protection concept "Climate 2035" from the environmental coordinator.
Promoting energy efficiency I Reducing energy demand I CO2 balance
Energy-efficient optimization of technical systems is an ongoing process in building management at Osnabrück University. The current technical possibilities must be exploited, especially in renovation or conversion projects. This applies to lighting systems, ventilation systems, pumps and many other devices and systems.