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What consumes the most energy at Freie Universität? Which departments use the most power?

Due to their energy-intensive equipment (laboratories, vents, greenhouses, phytochambers, autoclaves, etc.), the natural sciences have a considerably higher demand for energy than the social sciences, humanities, or administrative buildings. While, depending on their age and condition, the administrative buildings consume 30‒120 kWh per square meter annually, most of the buildings occupied by the natural sciences consume between 140 kWh and 300 kWh per square meter on an annual basis. Some consume even more than this.

However, the amount of energy consumed says little about what potential actually exists for saving energy in these areas. This is something that depends on a number of factors, for example, the condition of the building, the ability we have to regulate these facilities, or the potential that organizational and behavioral changes could have on consumption. Generally, detailed analyses of each building are required in order to identify and develop potential steps for saving energy.