Correlación de las variables climáticas (temperatura, precipitación y humedad relativa) y el consumo energético en la Universidad Santo Tomás seccional Villavicencio en el periodo 2022

Abstract

Global energy consumption has increased in recent years. The impact it causes on the climate is considerable, especially through the generation of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. According to the Paris agreement, adopted in 2015, it aims to limit the global temperature increase to less than 2°C above industrial levels, taking into account actions to reduce energy consumption and emissions by 2030 . Thus, all organizations have a responsibility to contribute to the reduction of consumption and the global energy transition. This study is part of the research project called “Elaboration of an efficient energy plan (PGEE) for the campus Aguas Caras of the Universidad Santo Tomás Sectional Villavicencio through the implementation of the NTC ISO 50001:2018”. This research focuses on analyzing the correlation of climatic variables for the energy consumption of the Universidad Santo Tomás Sectional Villavicencio during the year 2022. For this purpose, a collection of information and analysis of climate and energy consumption data was carried out using the linear interpolation method and Pearson correlation in order to identify patterns and trends for the formulation of effective strategies. The results of the study revealed relationships between meteorological parameters and energy consumption, with the temperature variable having the greatest influence on the increase in consumption. The selection of energy efficiency programs is proposed, which would not only reduce operating costs, but would also contribute to reducing the institution's carbon footprint.