7.2.2) Upgrade buildings to higher energy efficiency
Have plans to upgrade existing buildings to higher energy efficiency.

1. The Tamsui Campus draws up a budget for energy-saving improvement projects annually, and updates the old models of energy-consuming air-conditioning equipment to new-style high-efficiency air-conditioning equipment. Lighting equipment has also replaced traditional lamps with LED energy-saving lamps, and the campus energy monitoring and management system effectively monitor the operation of each piece of equipment. In 2020, the campus replaced the cold-water main engine of the library with a centrifugal energy-saving main engine at a cost of NT$16.3 million.
2. The facade of the Department of Architecture is the first solar curtain wall made of glass on the campus in Taiwan. The walls and roofs of the second, third, and fourth floors are equipped with solar panels. The obtained electricity may be used for the exhaust fans on each floor of the department building to keep the studio ventilated. Wind towers are also installed on the roof to reduce the indoor temperature in summer.
3. Solar photovoltaic panels are expected to be installed on the top floor of the gymnasium and swimming pool of Tamsui Campus. Introducing green energy power generation technology and effectively increase the roof insulation, to reduce the air conditioning load of the original sports venues.