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This paper presents an energy audit conducted on the Faculty of Engineering building at the Islamic University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia. The study focuses on assessing and analyzing the electrical e...nergy consumption patterns within the building, with particular emphasis on air conditioning systems as the main energy consumer in the building. The aim of the energy audit is to identify the energy use intensity (EUI) and energy-saving opportunities, especially in arid climate regions like Saudi Arabia. An investigation was carried out to accomplish this, including data collection, analysis, and benchmarking against industry standards and best practices. The findings reveal the status of EUI in the university and the faculty of engineering buildings are significantly different. The EUI of the university in general is lower value if benchmarked to the building sectors in the Gulf region. Meanwhile, the EUI of the faculty of engineering buildings is of higher value compared to the university in general and also to the building sector in the Gulf region. The air conditioning systems that were found to be the major contributors to electricity consumption, can be aimed for a substantial portion of energy-saving opportunities. Based on the audit results, the operation of air conditioning systems through temperature and humidity control can produce energy-saving opportunities of approximately 15 MWh/month. The outcomes of this energy audit can provide valuable insights and serve as a foundation for future sustainability initiatives within the university campus and similar academic institutionsshow more
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