Amid growing emphasis on energy conservation, the University is setting an example by implementing a variety of self-initiated measures to reduce energy use during the summer, when electricity demand rises sharply.

The University has established its own 'Energy Conservation Promotion Committee' to develop and implement systematic plans for energy savings.

In particular, to build shared awareness of the need for energy conservation with students, the University appointed four students as 'Energy Monitors' and, since the 17th, they have been inspecting each building for sources of energy waste. Each building has also been assigned a staff Energy Monitor to curb energy loss.

In addition, office cooling temperatures are maintained at 28°C or higher, and the use of personal cooling devices is strictly restricted.

The University has also installed a central control system across the campus to improve energy management efficiency, and has implemented unoccupied-room control systems in vacant lecture halls and laboratories. In addition, landscape lighting and similar fixtures are turned off entirely after 11:00 p.m., and office personnel voluntarily limit lighting to essential fixtures, demonstrating the participation of the entire university community.

Alongside these energy-saving activities, the University plans to construct new buildings equipped with geothermal heating and cooling systems. It has also developed concrete plans to begin replacing lighting across the University with high-efficiency LED fixtures, starting with the College of Humanities and the College of Social Science. These measures are expected to play a significant role in reducing energy consumption in the public sector.

A representative of the Division of Facilities said, 'As power supply emergencies become a national issue each summer and winter, public institutions with relatively high energy consumption must take active steps to conserve energy; therefore, we are implementing a variety of measures,' adding, 'Practicing energy conservation will not only reduce budgets but also make a significant contribution to greenhouse gas reduction.'