AIT Electricity usage

AIT Commitment for Energy Conservation

The Asian Institute of Technology is dedicated to transforming into a “Botanical Garden Net Zero Campus by 2030.” In pursuit of this ambitious goal, AIT has established precise policy guidelines for ENERGY CONSERVATION. These guidelines place a premium on the promotion of energy-efficient architecture and the conscientious use of resources to optimize benefits while upholding environmental integrity. Furthermore, the institute emphasizes the integration of green spaces in and around each building, striving to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to complete reliance on renewable energy sources. This approach also aims to enhance productivity by fostering the adoption of efficient building standards.

Energy Policy Statement:

The AIT is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by reducing its energy use and switching to clean and renewable energy supplies.

Energy Goals:

Goal 1: To reduce the (non-residential) AIT’s electricity use by 15% in 2026 compared to 2022

1. Through electricity consumption (reduction) in air conditioning.
2. Through electricity consumption (reduction) in lighting.
3. Through electricity consumption (reduction) in plug loads.
4. Through electricity consumption (reduction) in others.
5. Through identifying the monthly energy consumption for each building or part building by the installation of appropriate metering and developing the existing energy monitoring and by publishing clear targets for energy consumption and to report progress on the previous year.
 
Goal 2: To increase local renewable electricity generation (and possible storage) to 15% by 2026 from 2022
1. Through electricity generation by solar.
2. Through electricity/heat generation by bio resources.
3. Through electricity generation by others.
4. Through carbon offset.
 
Goal 3: To reduce fossil-fuel consumption by 15% by 2026 compared to 2022
1. Through the use of blended and biofuels and alternate resources to replace fossil fuels on campus.
2. Through improved efficiency in vehicles and stoves.
 
Goal 4: To reduce the overall energy expenses by 12% by 2026 compared to 2021
1. Through technical measures:
1.1. Renewable power generation.
1.2. Efficient chiller plant upgradation and operation.
1.3. Upgrading to energy efficient lighting.
2. Through incorporating energy efficient design to all new buildings, refurbishments and equipment utilising sustainable products.
3. Through keeping the heat out of buildings by incorporating high performance facades, windows, and insulation.
4. Through reduction in fossil-fuel consumption on the campus.
5. Through behavioral changes (with incentives).
 
Goal 5: To be carbon neutral by 2030
1. Through the measures undertaken in the Goals 1, 2 and 3.
2. Revising Goals 1, 2, and 3 in 2026 for another 5 year period, and so on.

Electricity Consumption

The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) is responsible for providing electricity to the entire campus. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the campus has managed to achieve a 10% decrease in electricity consumption compared to the pre-COVID year of 2018 and the post-COVID year of 2022, thanks to the implementation of various energy conservation measures.

In line with the goal of reducing AIT’s non-residential electricity usage by 15% in 2026, as part of its commitment to becoming a Botanical Garden NET ZERO Campus by 2030, AIT has launched a Solar rooftop project, aiming to generate 1.5 MW of power. This project is set to be completed by mid-2024. For more detailed information on AIT’s solar power initiatives, please click here

YearkWhPercentage of kWh Variance to 2018RemarksThai BahtRemarks
201811,334,000  41,816,442.98 
201911,060,280-2.4% 41,056,704.84 
202010,110,360-10.8%Covid-1937,115,298.22 
20219,354,600-17.5%Covid-1934,353,342.62Government Subsidy
202210,242,841-9.6%Post Covid normal operations43,609,055.9023% rise in PEA tariff rate
Year/ Unit Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Annual
2018 / kWh 856,680 830,760 1,029,480 993,000 1,024,920 979,200 937,200 981,720 976,560 998,640 938,640 787,200 11,334,000
2019 / kWh 808,320 905,040 1,073,400 1,092,480 1,062,480 935,160 902,040 913,920 879,600 950,280 845,760 691,800 11,060,280
2020 / kWh 851,040 824,160 949,200 816,600 884,520 813,000 849,480 892,080 875,760 809,280 828,000 717,240 10,110,360
2021 / kWh 672,480 747,480 983,040 856,560 878,160 849,600 789,480 753,600 727,920 763,320 731,640 646,320 9,354,600
2022 / kWh 646,320 714,840 927,600 885,720 915,840 917,160 890,400 928,320 927,960 874,320 893,641 720,720 10,242,841
2023 / kWh 767,760 825,360 1,002,480 1,034,040 1,025,760 901,680 881,520 961,560 933,240 N/A N/A N/A N/A
2018 / Baht 3,164,327 3,068,596 3,802,532 3,667,800 3,785,691 3,616,832 3,461,713 3,626,139 3,607,082 3,688,630 3,441,119 2,885,983 41,816,442.98
2019 / Baht 3,000,594 3,359,592 3,984,498 4,055,317 3,943,966 3,471,389 3,348,457 3,392,552 3,265,166 3,527,510 3,139,561 2,568,104 41,056,704.84
2020 / Baht 3,159,159 3,059,388 3,523,503 2,940,387 3,184,925 2,820,528 3,153,369 3,311,488 3,243,135 2,996,970 3,066,287 2,656,161 37,115,298.22
2021 / Baht 2,304,390 2,745,020 3,609,977 3,145,553 3,148,428 3,119,996 2,899,241 2,767,492 2,673,197 2,803,183 2,686,857 2,373,569 34,353,342.62
2022 / Baht 2,373,569 2,752,980 3,572,258 3,410,990 3,756,086 3,761,499 3,651,759 3,807,265 4,487,526 4,228,147 4,321,570 3,485,407 43,609,055.90
2023 / Baht 4,218,013.68 4,534,438.53 5,507,444.94 5,680,819.39 4,935,527.03 4,338,835.94 4,241,834.57 4,626,953.12 4,248,037.55