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Monday, 2 November 2015
Universities in Britain are falling behind significantly on
forecast carbon emissions reductions, according to a new report from
sustainability consultancy Brite Green.
In 2008, the Higher Education Funding Council (HEFC)
predicted that carbon emissions would drop by 43 per cent by 2020 as part of
the Government’s Climate Change Act. Despite £90 million in grants being supplied
to help universities reach the target, the new report reveals that an average
reduction of just 12 per cent will be achieved by this time.
While it has been claimed that the report does not account
for the recent increase in student numbers, critics say that universities’
pursuit of commercial growth restricts their capacity for reducing emissions.
Universities can make substantial emissions savings by
improving HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) systems in lecture
halls, social buildings and student accommodation. Installing modern, more
energy-efficient equipment reduces electricity consumption while minimising wear
on machinery. This in turn helps facilities managers to cut maintenance
expenditure.
Meanwhile, combining HVAC systems with variable-speed
drives means university FMs can optimise heating and cooling control while keeping
energy costs to a minimum.
Gibbons
HVAC Services have extensive experience working in the education sector,
having completed projects in schools, colleges and universities across the UK.
We provide a complete package of sales, installation, repair and servicing, so if
you’d like to discuss improving the efficiency of your HVAC system, please call
Andrew Knight on 07850 204915 or email andrew@gibbonsgroup.co.uk.
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