Low-Carbon Energy Use
LAU incorporates renewable energy into its Beirut and Byblos campus operations through solar photovoltaic generation and solar water-heating systems. Facilities Management supplies energy-consumption and renewable-generation data, while the Office for Sustainability uses these records for institutional sustainability assessment, greenhouse-gas calculations and reporting.
University-Wide Low-Carbon Energy Use
LAU’s published SDG 13 energy table reports the following university-wide figures:
| Energy indicator | Reported value |
| Total energy used | 76,550 GJ |
| Total energy used from low-carbon sources | 7,365 GJ |
These figures distinguish overall energy use from the contribution of low-carbon sources.
LAU: Climate Action — Low-Carbon Energy Use
Campus Energy Performance
The following table presents the 2024-2025 campus energy indicators used in LAU’s reporting, with values reproduced as supplied by Facilities Management.
| 2024-2025 energy indicator | Beirut Campus | Byblos Campus |
| Total energy consumption (kWh) | 8,696,724 | 10,521,460 |
| Solar PV production (kWh) | 578,934 | 1,367,305 |
| Solar PV as % of total electricity | 7.0% | 15.4% |
| Energy Use Index, EUI (kWh/m²/year) | 91.8 | 100.9 |
| Net Energy Use Index (kWh/m²/year) | 85.7 | 87.8 |
Source: LAU Facilities Management, March correspondence.
The campus records document solar electricity production at both locations alongside reported consumption and energy-performance indicators.
LAU: Affordable and Clean Energy
Solar Photovoltaic Contribution
Solar PV production is presented below by campus, together with combined production and the GJ equivalents included in LAU’s existing indicator report.
| Solar PV production | Beirut Campus | Byblos Campus | Combined |
| kWh | 578,934 | 1,367,305 | 1,946,239 |
| GJ equivalent | ≈2,084 | ≈4,922 | ≈7,006 |
Source: Campus production figures supplied by Facilities Management; combined figures and GJ equivalents reproduced from the existing indicator report.
The table expresses the same photovoltaic production in two units. It represents solar electricity generation, rather than total university energy consumption.
Renewable-Energy Sources
LAU’s renewable-energy infrastructure includes solar photovoltaic installations and solar thermal systems supporting building hot-water needs.
| Renewable-energy installation | Campus | Application |
| Solar photovoltaic systems | Beirut and Byblos | Electricity generation for campus operations |
| Solar water-heating system at the Wadad Sabbagh Khoury Student Center | Beirut | Domestic hot water |
| Solar electricity and hot-water systems documented for the Joseph Jabbra Library and Riyad Nassar Central Administration project | Byblos | Building electricity and hot water |
The campus dataset quantifies photovoltaic production separately. Solar thermal installations represent another renewable-energy application, but their contribution should not be assumed to explain the difference between the reported PV production and university-wide low-carbon total.
Facilities Management: Energy Saving and Water Conservation
Renewable Energy and Avoided Emissions
Facilities Management reported approximately 470 metric tons of CO₂ emissions avoided through renewable energy in 2023–2024, increasing to approximately 1,570 metric tons in 2024–2025.
These figures describe avoided emissions associated with renewable energy. They are reported separately from LAU’s greenhouse-gas inventory and are not deducted again from its reported emissions.
Source: LAU Facilities Management, March correspondence.
Energy Efficiency Supporting Low-Carbon Operations
LAU complements renewable-energy generation with measures intended to reduce campus energy demand. Facilities Management documents efficient lighting, occupancy-based controls for air-conditioning and lighting, and energy-conservation features incorporated into construction and renovation projects.
These measures support lower-carbon operations by reducing demand alongside renewable generation. Energy savings are distinguished from low-carbon energy production and are not counted as additional renewable energy generated.
Facilities Management: Sustainable Design and Construction
Institutional Monitoring and Reporting
Facilities Management supplies operational data on electricity consumption, fuel use and renewable-energy production. The Office for Sustainability uses these records to assess institutional climate performance, calculate greenhouse-gas emissions and prepare LAU’s reporting to the Lebanese Ministry of Environment.
This division of responsibilities connects campus operations with institutional sustainability monitoring and supports assessment of progress toward LAU’s energy and emissions-reduction commitments.