Several emergency measures must be implemented to face possible energy shortages during the 22-23 winter season, in line with the action plan adopted by the Geneva State Council. The University of Geneva is a key player for several reasons: as a major consumer, it is one of the institutions that must immediately implement a voluntary sobriety plan; as an institution housing critical activities, it must mitigate the risks as best it can; as a public institution, it has a duty to set an example; and as a higher scientific education institution, it must fulfil its mission of expertise and teaching on these issues.
The UNIGE is also committed to a strong environmental approach that aims to massively reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
Each year, the University of Geneva consumes
- 47'000 MWh of electricity
- 17'500 MWh of gas
- 5'500 MWh of fuel oil
Which sums up to the electricity consumption of almost 12,000 Swiss households.