A Case Study of Analyzing Energy Use and Equivalent Carbon Footprint in an Educational Building in Cairo, Egypt

With natural catastrophes such as storms, floods, and wildfires occurring throughout the globe as a direct result of climate change, the whole built environment industry must undergo a drastic transformation. In addition, human activities have caused many communities to struggle with challenges such as energy security, resource depletion, air quality, and public health. This paper aims to investigate the energy performance of a lecture Hall on a university campus in Cairo, Egypt. The energy consumption is monitored using a Fluke power quality analyzer over a period of time in the winter season. Results are analyzed to find potential opportunities to minimize the building’s energy consumption and carbon footprint. This paper highlights the potential to mobilize university buildings towards reaching Net zero carbon campuses by 2050 while producing a ripple effect that can result in adopting climate actions within the local communities and governments.