Energy Efficiency Improvements for Building Sector of Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Bilal Sajid & Dr. Muhammad Zubair (NUST), Dr. Harvey Bryan (ASU)

BACKGROUND

Green Buildings• Efficient use of resources (energy, gas, water etc.)• Environmental friendly• Occupants comfort

Potential of Green Buildings in Pakistan• Rapid economic growth and urbanization• 6th largest country by population• Buildings: ~ 30 % energy consumption• High fuel import costs• Intermittent electricity supply (especially peak summer)• High cost of electricity• Excellent Solar PV potential• Availability of cost-effective technologies / solutions

Challenges for Green Buildings in Pakistan• Availability of Show-case buildings • Standardization of energy efficient appliances• Standardization of solar panels, batteries etc.• Availability of Financing options• Formulation and enforcement of Government policies

Relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)• Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG # 7)• Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG # 9)• Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG # 11)• Climate Action (SDG # 13)

LEED Certification of Existing Buildings e.g USPCASE NUST1. Location and Transportation (15 points)2. Sustainable Sites (10 points)3. Water Efficiency (12 points)4. Energy and Atmosphere (38 points)5. Materials and Resources (08 points)6. Indoor Environmental Quality (17 points)7. Innovation (06 points)8. Regional Priority (04 points)

Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB)• Energy consumption pattern (electricity, gas etc.)• Energy efficient appliances • Building Retrofitting

• walls & roof-top insulation• windows

• Occupants behavioral changes • On-site / Off-site Renewable Energy Resources e.g.

• Solar PV, Wind, • Solar Water Collectors• Biomass etc.

• Balancing total energy consumption of annual basis

RESEARCH IMPACT

• The project will help in addressing energy efficiency andpromoting sustainable buildings in the country.

• LEED certification of NUST USPCASE building will make it firstacademic building in Pakistan to achieve this landmarkrecognition.

• Acquisition of world renowned professional credentials e.g. LEEDAP etc. and having experience of working on LEED certificationproject will enable NUST faculty to engage in future LEED projectsbeing carried out in the country.

• The project will enable USPCASE NUST to offer short courses andtrainings for preparation of LEED examinations, providing it anopportunity to become learning centre in the area of GreenBuildings.

• The project aim is to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification of USPCAS-E building in Operation and Maintenance (O+M) category

• Energy Audit of Representative Buildings in Pakistan:1. Residential buildings2. School buildings3. Commercial buildings: hotels, hospitals, academic

buildings, university hostels etc.• To obtain internationally recognized professional certifications

e.g. LEED AP, CEM, CEA, ASHRAE BEAP by project team• Development of a business plan for a start-up company providing

solutions in the field of energy efficiency and sustainable buildings

PROJECT ESSENCE

POTENTIAL STAKEHOLDERS

• National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)• Pakistan Green Building Council (PakGBC)• National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA)• Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB)• Ministry of Climate Change• Technology Incubation Center (TIC) NUST• Higher Education Commission (HEC)• Donor agencies e.g. GEF, USAID, KfW, etc.• Residential Community of Pakistan• Commercial/Industrial community of Pakistan

METHODOLOGY

Research Students (USPCASE NUST)

• PhD Candidate: Akhtar Abbas• MS Thesis Students:

Sadia Gul, Rafia Akbar Waqas KhalilSophia Bhatti Awais Amin Dilshad Khan