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UPCoimbra invested in 15 energy efficiency projects

Diário de Coimbra29 August 2026 at 08:45

The University of Coimbra (UPCoimbra) invested 6.2 million euros in 15 energy efficiency projects in the institution's buildings. The investments were carried out under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR).

The projects cover various interventions in the university's buildings, aiming to reduce energy consumption and improve the environmental sustainability of the facilities. These works represent a significant investment in the modernization of the institution's infrastructure.

The plan aligns with European post-pandemic economic recovery and energy transition policies. The university thus aims to contribute to carbon neutrality and energy efficiency objectives.

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