Energy Consumption Patterns and Conservation Opportunities in Nigerian Universities: Case Study of an Energy Audit of Benue State University, Makurdi

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Comprehensive energy audit reveals consumption patterns in Benue State University, indicating opportunities for efficiency improvements.

The audit revealed a total energy demand of 4794 kW, highlighting significant consumption across various categories.
Recommendations such as transitioning to LED lighting could potentially save up to 18% of total energy demand while reducing costs.
High energy-consuming appliances and their management were evaluated to explore viable energy efficiency strategies.
In 2021, total expenditure on diesel, petrol, and electricity reflected the necessity for cost-effective energy solutions.

Lumun et al. (2025) studied this question.

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