Towards Sustainable Buildings Community College: An analysis of Energy Consumption at KKSS, Malaysia

Abstract

The growing demand for energy and the push to enhance indoor environmental quality necessitate innovative strategies to promote energy efficiency and conservation in buildings. This research aimed to evaluate energy consumption in a community college building located in Kampung Sungai Sejuk, Sungai Siput, Perak, focusing primarily on an analysis of installed appliances. Detailed evaluations were made regarding appliance power ratings, their locations across different room types, and their usage durations. Based on the acquired data, the aggregate energy consumption of the building was estimated, encompassing aspects like illumination, office equipment, air conditioning, and other relevant variables. This analysis was conducted in accordance with the Efficient Management of Electrical Energy Regulations 2008 (EMEER 2008). Upon conclusion, the study successfully identified viable and economically efficient avenues for energy savings, shedding light on energy conservation opportunities (ECOs) within the building. In addition to these findings, the economic implications of the facility's energy usage were assessed. An evaluation of the Building Energy Intensity (BEI) is currently in progress to benchmark against the designated standards for governmental structures in Malaysia.