Introduction
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER) is dedicated to promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility through energy-efficient renovations and new building practices. Guided by its Energy Efficiency, Renovation, and New Building Policy, the institution has implemented various measures to ensure that all infrastructure developments meet high energy efficiency and green building standards, such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC).
Solar Power Generation
Solar panels at JSSAHER campuses
Institution | Power Generation (kWh) | Duration | Number of Feeders | Feeder Capacity | Impact |
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JSS Dental College & Hospital (JSSDCH) | 420,509 kWh | June 2023 – May 2024 | 4 | 50 kW x 2, 36 kW x 2 | Reduced dependency on KEB by 50-60% across JSS Medical Institution campus at Mysuru. |
JSS Medical College (JSSMC) | 358,904 kWh | June 2023 – May 2024 | 4 | 50 kW x 4 | Reduced dependency on KEB by 50-60% across JSS Medical Institution campus at Mysuru. |
JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru (JSSCPM) | 207,111 kWh | June 2023 – May 2024 | 2 | 50 kW x 2 | Reduced dependency on KEB by 60-70% at JSS College of Pharmacy campus, Mysuru. |
Note: KEB stands for Karnataka Electricity Board, and the listed initiatives significantly contribute to JSS AHER’s commitment to sustainability and energy independence.
Heat insulating paints of all building at JSSAHER
Sl. No. | Location | Percentage of Ordinary Lights (%) | Percentage of LED Lights (%) |
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1 | JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER) | 0 | 100 |
2 | Medical College | 5 | 95 |
3 | Dental College | 0 | 100 |
4 | Life Science Department | 0 | 100 |
5 | Guest House | 0 | 100 |
6 | Boys Hostel | 0 | 100 |
7 | Girls Hostel | 5 | 95 |
8 | Pharmacy College | 0 | 100 |
9 | JSSPC Boys Hostel | 0 | 100 |
10 | JSSPC Girls Hostel | 10 | 90 |
Note: The transition to LED lighting significantly reduces energy consumption and carbon emissions while enhancing lighting quality across all JSS AHER facilities.
BLDC fans at JSSAHER
Natural light enhancer (Solar tube) for indoor lighting at JSSAHER campus
Renovation Projects
New Building Construction
Awareness and Training
JSS AHER actively conducts workshops and campaigns to educate students, staff, and faculty about energy conservation. The university promotes collective responsibility by sharing its sustainability achievements and encouraging participation in green initiatives.
Impact of the Policy
The comprehensive measures adopted by JSS AHER have led to:
Relevant Standards Followed:
This policy and its implementation exemplify JSS AHER’s dedication to energy-efficient renovations and construction practices, aligning with global sustainability goals and setting a benchmark for energy-conscious campuses in higher education.