Net Zero Initiative
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In 2017, Monash University made a commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030. Our award winning Net Zero Initiative aims to facilitate the transition to an energy-efficient, renewable energy-powered future by transforming and utilising campus assets to reduce our energy usage and carbon emissions.
Monash embarked on the following activities in 2022 to help realise net zero emissions at its Australian campuses:
Energy Use Intensity
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While total energy use is returning to pre-COVID levels with the full reopening of campus operations, the efficiency of Monash spaces continues to improve. Energy intensity (GJ/m2) increased by 8 per cent from 2021 to 2022, however it is 21 per cent below the 2015 baseline.
Renewable Energy
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Monash sources its renewable energy from rooftop solar photovoltaics across its four Australian campuses and off-site wind energy from the Murra Warra Wind Farm.
The University has steadily increased its reliance on renewable sources year on year. In 2022, renewable sources generated 62 per cent of the University’s electricity use and 31 per cent of total energy use (gas and electricity).
Monash is switching from gas to all-electric heating and hot water to reach the Net Zero 2030 target.
Net Zero Buildings
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In 2017, Monash University made a commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030. Our award winning Net Zero Initiative aims to facilitate the transition to an energy-efficient, renewable energy-powered future by transforming and utilising campus assets to reduce our energy usage and carbon emissions.
Monash embarked on the following activities in 2022 to help realise net zero emissions at its Australian campuses: