COVID-19 Pandemic Effect on Energy Consumption in State Universities: Michoacan, Mexico Case Study
The COVID-19 pandemic has generated multiple impacts. In particular, in the educational sector, the virtual class modality generated changes in the patterns of energy consumption at the institutional level; the identification of this consumption will allow us to reflect on new energy saving and effi...
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oai:doaj.org-article:65c4a6a27abb4020b5795929225a53452021-11-25T17:27:30ZCOVID-19 Pandemic Effect on Energy Consumption in State Universities: Michoacan, Mexico Case Study10.3390/en142276421996-1073https://doaj.org/article/65c4a6a27abb4020b5795929225a53452021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/22/7642https://doaj.org/toc/1996-1073The COVID-19 pandemic has generated multiple impacts. In particular, in the educational sector, the virtual class modality generated changes in the patterns of energy consumption at the institutional level; the identification of this consumption will allow us to reflect on new energy saving and efficient use strategies. In this research, we present a case study of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on electricity consumption in 13 state universities in Michoacán, Mexico. Electric energy consumption has been evaluated before and during the presence of the COVID-19 between 2019 and 2020. The comparative analysis estimated the reduction in energy consumption and its economic and environmental impact. The results show a considerable decrease in electricity consumption, generating an average saving of 76.24 MWh/month, which translates into an annual emission reduction from 2019 to 2020 of approximately 497 TnCO<sub>2e</sub>, and in economic terms of $8,882.25 USD each month. In general, it was identified that consumption patterns in the use of machinery and computer equipment for administrative activities were drastically reduced. If education continues in virtual or hybrid modes, energy consumption schemes will continue to decline and institutions could move towards resilient, affordable, and sustainable models of energy production and consumption.Luis Bernardo López-SosaJosé Juan Alvarado-FloresTeresita del Niño Jesús Marín-AguilarJuan Carlos Corral-HuacuzArturo Aguilera-MandujanoGerardo Manuel Rodríguez-TorresMario Morales-MáximoMaría del Carmen Rodríguez-MagallónJorge Víctor Alcaraz-VeraMaría Liliana Ávalos-RodríguezJosé Guadalupe Rutiaga-QuiñonesNancy Eloísa Rodríguez-OlaldeMagaly del Carmen Flores-ArmentaCarlos A. GarcíaMDPI AGarticleCOVID-19energy consumptionuniversitiesimpact environmentsustainabilityTechnologyTENEnergies, Vol 14, Iss 7642, p 7642 (2021) |
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The COVID-19 pandemic has generated multiple impacts. In particular, in the educational sector, the virtual class modality generated changes in the patterns of energy consumption at the institutional level; the identification of this consumption will allow us to reflect on new energy saving and efficient use strategies. In this research, we present a case study of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on electricity consumption in 13 state universities in Michoacán, Mexico. Electric energy consumption has been evaluated before and during the presence of the COVID-19 between 2019 and 2020. The comparative analysis estimated the reduction in energy consumption and its economic and environmental impact. The results show a considerable decrease in electricity consumption, generating an average saving of 76.24 MWh/month, which translates into an annual emission reduction from 2019 to 2020 of approximately 497 TnCO<sub>2e</sub>, and in economic terms of $8,882.25 USD each month. In general, it was identified that consumption patterns in the use of machinery and computer equipment for administrative activities were drastically reduced. If education continues in virtual or hybrid modes, energy consumption schemes will continue to decline and institutions could move towards resilient, affordable, and sustainable models of energy production and consumption. |
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Luis Bernardo López-Sosa José Juan Alvarado-Flores Teresita del Niño Jesús Marín-Aguilar Juan Carlos Corral-Huacuz Arturo Aguilera-Mandujano Gerardo Manuel Rodríguez-Torres Mario Morales-Máximo María del Carmen Rodríguez-Magallón Jorge Víctor Alcaraz-Vera María Liliana Ávalos-Rodríguez José Guadalupe Rutiaga-Quiñones Nancy Eloísa Rodríguez-Olalde Magaly del Carmen Flores-Armenta Carlos A. García |
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Luis Bernardo López-Sosa José Juan Alvarado-Flores Teresita del Niño Jesús Marín-Aguilar Juan Carlos Corral-Huacuz Arturo Aguilera-Mandujano Gerardo Manuel Rodríguez-Torres Mario Morales-Máximo María del Carmen Rodríguez-Magallón Jorge Víctor Alcaraz-Vera María Liliana Ávalos-Rodríguez José Guadalupe Rutiaga-Quiñones Nancy Eloísa Rodríguez-Olalde Magaly del Carmen Flores-Armenta Carlos A. García |
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COVID-19 Pandemic Effect on Energy Consumption in State Universities: Michoacan, Mexico Case Study |
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COVID-19 Pandemic Effect on Energy Consumption in State Universities: Michoacan, Mexico Case Study |
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COVID-19 Pandemic Effect on Energy Consumption in State Universities: Michoacan, Mexico Case Study |
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COVID-19 Pandemic Effect on Energy Consumption in State Universities: Michoacan, Mexico Case Study |
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COVID-19 Pandemic Effect on Energy Consumption in State Universities: Michoacan, Mexico Case Study |
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