"Energy security, the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price” (IEA 2018). The International Energy Agency’s detailed definition of energy security is through two different concepts. The first of these is the long-term security through strategic investment at a national and network level. The second is through the short-term ability of energy systems to react to sudden changes in the supply-demand balance of a system. The presentation considers the issue of energy security for an individual consumer focusing specifically on the short term abilities of a single system to react to sudden changes in the network whether this is electrical or gas. The presentation will utilise a case study of a historic university campus where the transition to renewables and a self-sustaining energy supply is unrealistic from three facets.

1. How realistic is it to
expect Energy Security in a
historic University estate?
Gillian Brown
University of Glasgow

2. What's the link?

3. Overview
The University of
Glasgow in
context
What is Energy
Security
Options available
to a historic
estate

4. University of Glasgow
 4th Oldest English speaking University
in the world (1451)
 Research income of £179 million per
annum
 320 buildings aging from 1850s to 2000's
across 3 main sites
 £10 million utility bill
 Future expansion of the campus

5. "The European Union's prosperity and security hinges on a stable
and abundant supply of energy. The fact that citizens in most
Member States have not had to experience any lasting
disruption of their energy supply since the oil crises of the
1970s' is a testimony of the success of the Member States and
the EU in guaranteeing this. For most citizens, energy is
available "on tap", it is ubiquitous and un-intrusive. This has a
major influence on the factors that affect national decisions on
energy policy, with security of supply not being on par with
other considerations”
European Energy Security Strategy 2014

6. Doorman et al.(2006)
Vulnerability analysis of the
nordic power system. ‘‘System
vulnerability, which is defined as
the system’s inadequate ability
to with stand and unwanted
situation.’’
Jun e tal.(2009) The analysis of
security cost for different energy
sources. ‘‘Energy security can be
defined as a reliable and
uninterrupted supply of energy
sufficient to meet the needs of
the economy at the same time,
coming at a reasonable price.’’
Kruyt et al.(2009) Indicators for energy security.‘‘...elements relating to SOS:
availability–or elements relating to geological existence. Accessibility– or
geopolitical elements. Affordability–or economical elements. Acceptability–or
environmental and societal elements.’’ McCarthy et al.(2007) Assessing reliability in energy supply systems.
‘‘Security includes the dynamic response of the system to
unexpected interruptions, and its ability to endure them. Adequacy
refers to the ability of the system to supply customer requirements
under normal operating conditions.’’
Energy Security
The Conundrum
Scheepers et al.(2007) EU standards for security of supply.‘ ‘A
security of supply risk refers to a shortage in energy supply, either a
relative shortage, i.e. a mismatch in supply and demand inducing
price increases, or a partial or complete disruption of energy
supplies. A secure energy supply implies the continuous
uninterrupted availability of energy at the consumer’s site.’’
Turton and Barreto (2006) Long-term security of energy supply and
climate change. ‘‘Security is measured as resources to consumption
ratio (R:C).’’

7. The 4 A's of
Energy Security
 Availability
 Affordability
 Accessibility
 Acceptability

8. Availability
 Using Less
 Efficient running
 Storage

9. Affordability
 Contract contribution
 Selling what we don’t need
 Using what we have

10. Accessibility
 SMART energy Management
 Control
 What space is available and when

11. Acceptability
 Realistic expectations
 Increased disruption
 New ideas and Innovation

12. How realistic is it
to expect Energy Security
in a Historic
University Estate
 Change of
use/SMART integration
 Using less
 Changing attitudes

13. Gillian Brown
Energy Manager
Gillian.brown.2@glasgow.ac.uk