Chiba University of Commerce
Initiatives for SDGs

2023.05.15

"100% Renewable Energy University" Progress Report and Initiatives [FY2022]

Chiba University of Commerce is working towards becoming a 100% natural energy university by generating enough renewable energy to cover the campus' total energy consumption, including electricity and gas.
Environmental goal 1, "100% reduction in power consumption," was achieved in 2019, and in the most recent year from April 2022 to March 2023, the figure was 120.1%. Environmental goal 2, "100% reduction in energy consumption (electricity and gas)," is aimed to be achieved by fiscal year 2023, and this release reports on the progress and efforts in fiscal year 2022.

Chiba University of Commerce "Environmental and Energy Initiatives"

Achievement status

Initiatives toward becoming a 100% renewable energy university and related major developments (FY2022)

March 2022	We have published a book entitled "SDGs and Universities - The Challenge of a University Running on 100% Renewable Energy," summarizing our research activities and findings from 2017 to 2021.
March and September 2022	Storage battery equipment will be installed in classrooms that will be used as primary evacuation shelters in the event of a disaster. This will be linked to the rooftop solar power generation system, allowing electricity to be used semi-permanently during power outages, depending on the weather.
July to December 2022	The 8th National High School Student Environmental Speech Contest was held for high school students interested in the environment, with two themes: "Natural Energy and Our Future" and "What We Can Do Now for the SDGs."
July 2022	The student group SONE held a water sprinkling event on campus to raise awareness of energy conservation.
July 2022	The university received the 2030 Climate Action award at the International Green Gown Awards 2022, which is awarded to outstanding ideas from universities around the world aimed at realizing a sustainable society. This is the only award from Japan.
August-September 2022	The student group SONE conducted a workshop called "InSONEtion - DIY for a Comfortable Classroom" to install double-glazed windows and insulation on the walls of classrooms. In winter, they compared the surface temperature before and after insulation work and confirmed a 5.3 degree increase.
September 2022	Cable damage occurred at the Noda Mega Solar Power Plant. Approximately 2.5% of the power generation was suspended for approximately 66 days. After restoration work was completed, power generation resumed in November.
February 2023	Cable damage and theft occurred at the Noda Mega Solar Power Plant. Approximately 15% of the power generation capacity was suspended for approximately 51 days. After restoration work was completed, power generation resumed in April.
March 2023	The student group SONE conducted an energy conservation lecture for the Ichikawa City Global Warming Prevention Promotion Council.