Energy Audit to Enhance Environmental Sustainability in Jonggol District Imam Arif Rahardjo, Faried Wadjdi, Aris Sunawar, Parjiman, Sakirah
Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Taruna Bangsa School
Abstract
Energy consumption in buildings and public facilities has become one of the major contributors to environmental degradation and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, energy audits play an important role in identifying energy consumption patterns and improving energy efficiency to support environmental sustainability. This study aims to conduct an energy audit in the Jonggol District area to evaluate energy utilization conditions and identify potential energy saving opportunities in several public and administrative buildings. The audit process includes data collection on electrical energy consumption, lighting systems, air conditioning usage, and operational equipment through direct measurements and field observations. The collected data were analyzed to determine the Energy Consumption Intensity and evaluate the effectiveness of existing energy usage practices. The results indicate that several buildings still exhibit inefficient energy utilization, particularly in lighting and cooling systems, resulting in unnecessary energy consumption. Recommendations such as the implementation of energy efficient lighting technology, optimization of operational schedules, and increased awareness of energy conservation practices are proposed to improve energy performance. The study demonstrates that energy audits can serve as an effective approach to support environmental sustainability by reducing energy waste, lowering operational costs, and minimizing environmental impacts in the Jonggol District area.
Keywords: energy audit, environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, energy consumption intensity, building energy management, Jonggol District, energy conservation
