Smart LED technology for campuses and classrooms
The Rey Juan Carlos University has completed the work to replace traditional luminaires with LED technology, which incorporates an IoT-type intelligent control system, having made an investment of €1.868.000.
05-04-2024
A new photovoltaic plant in the CAT of the URJC
The new infrastructure can be connected to the network or to energy equipment that is located in a simulated house at the Technological Support Center of the Rey Juan Carlos University (CAT).
27-09-2023
The URJC is the sixth most sustainable university in Spain
According to the latest edition of the 'Greenmetric' ranking, Rey Juan Carlos University is among the 125 in the world that most respect the environment.
22-12-2022
The Campus of International Excellence Awards 'Smart Energy' are delivered
These awards were created with the purpose of supporting, promoting and encouraging collaborative research between the URJC and the UAH through the development of new joint initiatives in the field of intelligent energy.
21-12-2022
Fernando García Muiña, best manager 'Enertic Award 2022'
The Vice Chancellor for Innovation of the URJC has been the winner in the category of 'Training, Research and Technology Transfer'.
20-12-2022
'Smart E2', new chair specialized in intelligent buildings
This new research instrument of the URJC focuses on the development and application of new methodologies and smart technologies that favor the efficient management of buildings, both individual and groups of buildings. Its official presentation will take place on...
08-11-2021
The URJC successfully passes the follow-up audit of the Management System of the…
The university, a pioneer in efficient energy management within the Administration, thus strengthens its commitment to sustainability.
26-07-2021
The THE 'ranking' places the URJC as one of the most committed to…
The impact ranking of Times Higher Education, recently published, places the Rey Juan Carlos University as one of the Madrid universities most committed to the Sustainable Development Goals. The University manages to position itself among the 10 Spanish universities...
23-04-2021
The first step is taken in the Smart Campus Fuenlabrada Project
Last Thursday, December 10, the Rector of the University, Javier Ramos, inaugurated the program together with the representatives of the three collaborating companies
15-12-2020
URJC among the 60 most sustainable universities in the world
According to the "UI GreenMetric World University Ranking", the Rey Juan Carlos University occupies the 60th position, achieving the highest score in the "Waste" and "Education and research" indicators.
14-12-2020
The Rey Juan Carlos University renews the certification of the Energy Management System
Thanks to the collaboration of the Energy Efficiency Unit (UNEFE) and the different University services that influence efficient energy management, the external authorship carried out by the Spanish Association of...
03-11-2020
The URJC produces its own White Paper
Specifically, they have prepared a White Paper on the Application of the BIM Methodology in existing assets, the first of this model to be applied in a public administration
22-10-2020
The URJC creates the Sustainable Mobility Commission, a pioneer in Madrid
This body will be in charge of designing and developing plans and lines of action to achieve greener transport for the university community.
15-07-2020
The URJC publishes a book together with AENOR on energy efficiency
Several members of the University's Energy Efficiency Unit (UNEFE) have collaborated in the creation of the book, entitled Management of energy efficiency in the tertiary sector and public administration.
11-05-2020
UNEFE wants to take a step forward in sustainability in 2020
Among the initiatives scheduled for this year 2020 by the Energy Efficiency Unit of the URJC, the following stand out: extending the implementation of LED lighting to the interior and exterior of buildings and the efficient migration of the energy control system...
10-02-2020
The Fuenlabrada Campus, on the road to sustainability
The rector, Javier Ramos, has officially inaugurated this morning the facilities that become part of the Campus landscape. The new provisions will allow energy savings to the campus, estimated at 5.400 euros during the first year.
02-12-2019
The URJC achieves a significant reduction in energy consumption
The University has begun to progressively replace the lighting on the Campuses with one that is more energy efficient. The first in which action has been taken in this way to reduce energy consumption was the Móstoles Campus.
10-07-2019
UNEFE will present two projects at the II International Congress on Energy Engineering
The URJC collaborates with the organization of IENER 19, an event that will bring together the greatest specialists in the field of energy engineering.
24-06-2019
The 'Smart Campus' project exhibited at the Official College of Architects of Madrid
The Energy Efficiency Unit of the URJC (UNEFE) will offer a presentation on May 14 at the V Congress of Intelligent Buildings. The main topic of the intervention will be the progress of the university with respect to the ongoing project...
24-04-2019
A 'BlaBlaCar' for college
The URJC is the first university in Madrid to implement an environmentally aware mobility system through car sharing. This is a new eco-friendly measure that consists of sharing a vehicle on the routes that...
24-04-2019
Connected lighting technical conference
On January 25, a Connected Lighting Technical Conference organized by the Energy Efficiency Unit (UNEFE) was held at the Móstoles Campus of the Rey Juan Carlos University, where the teaching possibilities of the Laboratory...
04-02-2019
Sustainability, the initiatives of our students and the double signature, protagonists of the first…
11-01-2019
URJC among the 100 most sustainable universities in the world
The University of Indonesia has published the annual ranking of the universities most committed to sustainability and the environment. Of the 719 universities presented, the Rey Juan Carlos University is ranked 84th, being number 5 of...
08-01-2019
The URJC already has its first BIM building
The Rey Juan Carlos University has just implemented the international BIM (Building Information Modeling) work methodology, which uses virtual reality, in the Management building on the Móstoles campus.
10-12-2018
The university, sensitized with its energy efficiency
During the month of June, the URJC has been part of different pilot projects, training courses and congresses related to energy efficiency.
03-07-2018
The University's Energy Management System complies with the international standard
This June 2018, the Rey Juan Carlos University has once again successfully passed the external audit of the UNE-EN ISO 50.001 Energy Management Systems, carried out annually by the leading entity in certification Association...
14-06-2018
The URJC improves its energy, business and research efficiency
Over the last few years, the University has achieved more R&D funding through national and international projects. Its scientific publications, the ambitious proposals of its teachers and initiatives in favor of energy efficiency...
10-05-2018
Rey Juan Carlos University buys energy from 100% renewable sources
The URJC becomes the second university outside of Catalonia to join the joint energy purchasing group of the Consorci de Serveis Universitaris de Catalunya (CSUC).
09-03-2018
The URJC is the third most sustainable university in Spain
The Green Metric ranking rewards once again the effort in terms of environmental and energy sustainability of the URJC. Thus, the Rey Juan Carlos University is ranked third nationally and globally occupies...
18-12-2017
More sustainable and safe transport for the URJC community
The Rey Juan Carlos University launches a sustainable mobility program in its different Campuses and locations. The incorporation of cleaner energy sources and the promotion of the shared use of means of transport are some of...
18-12-2017
URJCx, finalist in the XVII Internet Awards with the MOOC 'Intelligent energy for…
The MOOC "Intelligent energy for a sustainable future" has been selected as a finalist in the Entrepreneurship and Research Category - Clean Energies, in the XVII edition of the Internet Awards, which aim to recognize those initiatives, people and...
26-04-2017
The URJC organizes a conference to publicize its management system for…
This session has been aimed at teachers and administration and services staff to raise awareness about good energy practices and saving measures.
29-03-2017
The Rey Juan Carlos University launches the free course 'Intelligent energy for a sustainable future'
From the time they get up until they go to bed, the inhabitants of the planet consume energy, individually or in their businesses, urban or rural environments,... It is time to seek efficient solutions to the energy demand of more...
17-03-2017
The URJC climbs positions in the Green Metric ranking that evaluates sustainability measures…
The Rey Juan Carlos University occupies the seventh position among Spanish universities according to the Green Metric ranking, which analyzes and evaluates the environmental sustainability policies of more than 400 universities around the world. In the...
13-01-2017
The URJC participates in Genera 2016
The URJC Campus of International Excellence 'Intelligent Energy' has presented at this energy sector fair its technological offer in the field of sustainable energy management and the promotion of ICTs in the field of...
20-06-2016
UNEFE participates in the III Interuniversity Conference on energy management
The objective of this meeting is to discuss energy management in the university environment and expose various success stories, including that of the URJC.
06-06-2016
Internet of things and energy efficiency
This has been the main theme of the II Seminar on 'Smart Cities', organized by the URJC Telecommunications Engineering ETS with the sponsorship of the multinational IBM.
10-03-2016
Juan Antonio Melero, "EnerTIC Manager 2015" award
The Vice-rector for Innovation, Scientific Quality and Research Infrastructures of the URJC receives this recognition for his work in the area of improving energy efficiency and sustainability in the 'Universities' sector.
16-12-2015
The 'Zero Emissions Campus' project of the Rey Juan Carlos University wins the III…
The URJC project "Zero Emissions Campus" has won the first prize for the 'Best Energy Management' category, included in the third edition of the Energy Efficiency Awards granted by the association of companies in the sector...
19-11-2015