Discussion of Minimizing the Energy Consumption and Introduce New

Proposals to Improve the Green Concept

04th July 2017

NSBM Green University Town

Representatives :

1. National School of Business Management

2. Maga Engineering (PVT) Ltd

At the discussion had with Senior Manager of NSBM, following suggestions/proposals arises from
both parties.

Action/To be implemented by/Senior

# Suggestion/Proposal
Managers Comment.
1 Lock and protect the A/C control units for VRV systems, by NSBM to check the availability for a
using a locking device. suitable locking device or introduce a
custom made device from a plastic
manufacturer as Shanthi Plastic.

2 Reduce the operation time of the external lights in identified NSBM to identify the areas and set the
locations up to 7.30 pm ON/OFF times accordingly from the
feeder pillars.

3 All facade lights can be switched off as they have an NSBM to set the facade lamps to OFF
individual switch for each lamp. position.

4 Introducing restrictions for the operation of lifts in each Maga to coordinate with ETA MELCO
building or switching off certain lifts which are designed for to check the possibility of restricting
specific purposes (Ex. BED LIFTs in D1 building) the lifts as explained by the client.

5 Switch off all halogen lamps in all lecture rooms if it is not 1. NSBM to advise all staff to follow
necessary for a usual lecture. the given instructions.
2. Maga to provide a brief document
explaining how to operate lighting
in lecture rooms using the touch
screen and manual push buttons.

6 Introduce ON/OFF switches for each and every cobra lamp 1. NSBM to check the possibility to
fitting as they can operate individually. do the installation by their own.
2. Maga to provide guidance only if
required.

7 Introduce a centralize control system for VRV units as they Maga to check the
can control centrally. possibility/availability with the
specialist contractor (INAIR)

8 Installation of additional solar power generating systems in 1. NSBM to check the possibility by
possible locations such as Student hostel, Auditorium, evaluating the initial cost and
Recreational building and IT faculty buildings. recovery period.
 2. Further, NSBM to obtain the stored
data from available solar system
and do the analysis and provide the
recommendation to the
Management.

9 Monitoring of energy meters and other utility meters in daily Senior Manager instructed to NSBM
basis and send a report to the each profit center daily, to find maintenance staff to collect the
out the reasons for any abnormal usages. readings daily and provide them to
Energy Manager as he can do the
analysis and circulate a daily report to
each profit centers.

10 Method of identification for light switches with relevant to NSBM to identify the areas according
areas to be introduce for building such as B3-Admin to the switching patterns and provide
diagrams or labels accordingly for easy
understanding for anybody

11 Signs/Notices which are encouraging people to use the NSBM to find the possibility and
staircase instead of LIFT, should be sticker in each floor near implement the awareness program for
the lift lobby. students and uses.

12 1. Random audits for student rooms in Student Hostel, NSBM to form a team for random
should be carried out monthly to check the usage of audits and fine the students who are
unauthorized electrical equipments such as kettles, hot practicing such behaviours.
plates etc. And to find out the unnecessary usage of
room electrical items.
2. Meantime, audit team can check the cleanliness of the
room and facility usage of the student

13 Optimizing the time slots for lectures, in a manner which the 1. NSBM Energy Manager informed
minimum number of lecture rooms to be utilized per day, to that they already had a discussion
get the maximum number of lectures to be conducted. This regarding this and will be
will reduce the usage of Air Conditionings and other implemented soon.
resources in the particular day. 2. Senior Manager requested to
Further, it will be helpful to shut-down the non-utilized provide new schedule with
lectures halls at the same time. incorporating this

14 Introduce BMS for possible identified locations such as NSBM to discuss further and take
substations, pump room etc. This will give the possibility of action.
recording valuable data which are important in finding new
solutions for energy saving.

15 Halogen lamps in lecture rooms can be set to off position NSBM to take necessary actions.
from the power distribution board as they are in separate
circuits

16 Introduce restrictions for allocating the Main Auditorium for
student activities, by considering the head count of the event.
If the head count is less, consider allocating another place.
This will save vast amount of energy by keeping the HVAC
system off in the Main Auditorium.
NSBM to find alternative places which
are with the multimedia facilities and
take necessary actions
17 Random audits in each profit centre, to check whether the NSBM to take necessary actions by
given instructions are in practice or the unnecessary energy discussing with the heads of each profit
usages are still happening. centre.

18 Usage of Ammonia based A/C systems and Inverter type 1. Energy Manager informed the new
solar based A/C units. trends of energy saving equipment
with solar for AC
2. NSBM will review the possibilities
to install the renewable energy AC
for future requirements

19 Installation of street lamps with solar panels, and switch on NSBM to check the possibility by
less number of other street lamps. considering the cost of new solar
powered street lamps.

20 Installation of solar reflective stickers in glass windows to NSBM to identify the locations to
minimize the heat entering to the buildings. install the solar reflective stickers.

21 Awareness programs and notifications for all students and NSBM to take necessary actions.
staff to encourage the practicing of energy saving methods in
the university.