UN Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

UPES report · 3. Upgrading existing buildings

3Upgrading existing buildings

UPES plans and carries out upgrades so that its existing buildings use less energy.

Impact

Older buildings are brought up to higher energy-efficiency standards.

BEEstar-rated replacements for lighting and cooling
  • Energy audits decide which buildings to upgrade first.
  • Insulation, ventilation, natural light and rooftop solar are improved where feasible.
  • Upgrading existing buildings. Energy audits identify which buildings to upgrade. Old lighting and air-conditioning are replaced with star-rated equipment, insulation, ventilation and natural lighting are improved, rooftop solar is added where feasible, and upgraded buildings are brought in line with ECBC.Source: Energy, Environment & Sustainability Policy, section 5.1.2