Lovely Professional University climate action plan is a comprehensive strategy that outlines the institution's efforts to reduce its environmental impact and mitigate climate change. These plans typically encompass a wide range of actions related to energy efficiency, carbon emissions reduction, sustainable practices, and environmental education. University also engage with stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and local communities, to ensure that the plan reflects the values and goals of the institution. Additionally, regular reviews and updates of the plan are shared with Local and regional government/local community groups. Following are the following elements that are shared with the local Government
Environment and Energy Audit:
Lovely Professional University Regularly conducts (yearly basis) Environment and Energy audit with the objective to assess and evaluate environmental and energy performance, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies for achieving greater sustainability and efficiency. Environmental and energy audits play a crucial role in helping University to identify and address sustainability and efficiency challenges, ultimately contributing to a more environmentally responsible and financially sound operation.
Reporting of Emissions and waste to local government
Lovely Professional University reports its air emissions, discharge of water, Bio-medical waste, and other hazardous waste data with local government I.e. Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) which is a crucial requirement of university to ensure environmental compliance. This reporting helps monitor and control environmental pollution and ensure the protection of air, water, and soil quality. By reporting this data to PPCB, LPU not only fulfills its legal obligations but also contributes to the protection and preservation of the environment in the region.
Air Emissions
This includes reporting on air pollutants generated from activities like power generation, or transportation. LPU reports its data related to emissions of particulate matter, gases, and other pollutants to local government/community. Monitoring and reporting this data helps regulate and reduce air pollution. Link: air.pdf (lpu.in)
Water Discharges:
Reporting on water discharges typically pertains to the quality and quantity of wastewater released into water bodies, such as rivers or streams. This ensures that the discharged water meets environmental standards. Link: PPCB- Water.1.1 (lpu.in)
Bio-medical Waste Management
Reporting on waste management covers the generation, handling, treatment, and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. LPU reports its biomedical waste data with local government and reports the types of waste produced and how they are managed, recycled, or disposed of. Link: BMW.pdf (lpu.in)
Hazardous and other Waste
Hazardous waste reporting is specific to waste materials that are considered hazardous to human health and the environment. It is crucial to manage and report the generation, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste properly. Link: hazardous waste-rs.pdf (lpu.in)
MoU with Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA)
The university is associated with the government of Punjab, India in support of the execution of policies/guidelines on clean energy and energy-efficient technology. An MoU was signed with Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) on 19th December 2019 to undertake research/design/ demonstration/ pilot projects, user trials/ field trials, patenting, propagating knowledge and facilitating skill up-gradation and information dissemination in the field of energy efficiency & energy conservation. PEDA, a state nodal agency, is responsible for the promotion and development of Renewable Energy Programmes/ Projects and energy conservation programmes in the state of Punjab. Also, Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission has designated PEDA as the Nodal Agency for the REC Regulations and monitoring of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) in the State of Punjab. PEDA is also a State Designated Agency for Energy Efficiency and Conservation under the Energy Conservation Act 2001 by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, Government of India. The objectives of this memorandum of understanding are as follows:
Clean and energy-efficient innovation technologies in Building energy efficiency, energy modelling and simulation, monitoring and benchmarking of buildings, Net Zero energy buildings, Energy Efficient Building materials, Advanced HVAC and lighting technologies etc.
1. Design and Development of clean and energy-efficient technologies in Industries (MSMEs & Large), technology up-gradation to reduce optimize auxiliary power consumption and zero impact manufacturing.
2. Energy-efficient equipment/ appliances monitoring, testing and evaluation certification
3. Policy studies and initiatives on energy conservation, energy management and its implementation in various thrust areas i.e., domestic, commercial, agricultural, industrial, etc.
4. R&D proposals on energy efficiency to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). Ministry of Power (MoP), Govt. of India (GOI), New Delhi.
PEDA and LPU are to publicize the program locally and ensure adequate participation, provide strategic research support, guidance and direction for the development of R&D projects, designing, testing, performance evaluation and analysis of different technologies, provide experts/ specialists/ faculties technical material and technical assistance in the concerned areas of technology, facilitate PEDA interaction through the involvement of institute associates and industrial associations and or regulatory agencies, and also joint hosting of Conferences, Training Courses/ Workshops. LPU also supports PEDA to promote their policies through extension programmes to the larger community.
MoU with Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) LPU signs MoU with Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA), Government of India with theme of Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency Click here
LPU signs MoU with CSIR-AMPRI, Students to convert ‘Waste into Wealth’ Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)– Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal, and Lovely Professional University signed an MoU for bringing ample entrepreneurial opportunities to LPU students. Using AMPRI technologies, students will be educated how to make wealth from the waste. The MoU is to undertake joint ‘Research and Academics’ pursuits in various areas related to nation-building. It is a boon to students as it will even ensure generation of exportable products from alternative materials. CSIR-AMPRI’s Director Dr A K Srivastava and LPU’s Registrar Dr Monica Gulati signed the MoU on behalf of their respective institutions.
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For establishing the sustainable development mechanism, the university is committed towards the improvement of energy efficiency in new building/renovations following the energy efficiency standards as laid down in National Building Code of India 2016 Part 8 by the Bureau of Indian Standards and the regulations given by PSPCL from time to time. This is a standard procedure to ensure safety, compliance with electrical regulations, and the reliable operation of the electrical infrastructure. Link: PSPCL.pdf (lpu.in)
Research collaboration with industry
University-industry collaborations can stimulate companies' internal research and development programs. University researchers help industrial scientists identify current research that might be useful for the design and development of innovative processes and potential products. The following industrial collaboration with Soft Tech Renewable Energies, Karnil Singh Nagar, Vill: Tajpur, Ludhiana, Punjab has been placed for the research by the University.
Thermal Energy Storage for Food/Grain Drying with CST/RE to Lower Pollution
Principal Investigator: Dr. Dharma Budhi, Lovely Professional University, Punjab
Co Principal Investigator: Dr. Richa Kothari, Jammu Central University, J&K.
Sanctioned Amount: 1,29,82,120
Objectives
1. To integrate thermal energy storage with concentrated solar thermal (CST) technology for food drying/cooking to use solar energy without any barrier and
2. To utilize rice husk/straw to convert into cleaner fuel.Both objectives will help to lower pollution and support climate change mitigation and food processing.
Prof. Frank Bruno at the University of South Australia has developed a phase change material to store thermal energy at higher temperatures (20oC – 80oC), which will be integrated with CST system.
Design, Proto-development of a Mobile Milk chiller (MMC) with PCM storage and demonstrate rural economy model with active off-grid/grid-interactive solar PV plant.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Dharam Buddhi, Lovely Professional University, Punjab
Co- Principal Investigator: Dr. Ravindra Jilte, Lovely Professional University, Punjab
Sanctioned Amount: 45.54 lacs
Objectives: The proposal includes the following specific objectives:
1. Development of 24 hours PCM based cold storage for milk chillers
2. To design pilot plant of capacity 1000 litres/day per with combination of off-grid/gridinteractive PV power and thermal batteries.
3. To study the characteristics of the compressor with a variable output of solar PV.
4. To develop a portable mobile milk chilling system that can move between solar PV plant and nearest electric grid during non-sunny days.
5. To improve the rural economy with effective use of technology
