Public Facilities and education
Do you work at a School, Reading University or at a Local Authority Premises?
Schools and The University of Reading are the largest buildings in Earley, Tell us what have you done to reduce your resource consumption. Has your school encouraged an environment study to raise awareness and provide data gathering, processing and presentation science skills?
Lighting
Have you installed replacement lighting?.
Compact Florescent Lighting (CFL) have been in circulation for several years, and can more than half your energy use.
More recently LED lights have been introduced to replace 50w recessed spot lights and now old style T12/T8 and T5 can be replaced by LED tubes.
Heating and cooling
Do you have an older boiler? It may not be necessary to change it for a new one!
Old boilers may not be as efficient as new condensing systems, but if you can not justify investing in a replacement heating system because of lease length and payback then look at controls. It may be possible to turn down Air conditioning refrigeration equipment, or even turn it off over night.
Water
Many business’ simply have toilets and wash hand basins....
There are a number of simple retro fit systems to reduce tap flows, urinal flush and dual/reduced flow toilet flush equipment available. Most are not expensive and are easy to fit.
Renewables
We are all aware that the government have committed us to producing 15% of our energy from renewable sources by 2020.
There are a range of incentives provided to help business, and individuals, to install systems to generate electrical energy and heat from renewable sources.
Typical paybacks are around 8 to 10 years and obviously will require work to be carried out on the outside the property and to the distribution boards or heating system.
Sustainable Transport
Could you reduce emissions on staff commuting and travel?
Do you operate car share schemes or cycle to work?
Does your school know how many pupils walk, cycle or are driven to school? What affects their choice?
Can you encourage more use of sustainable transport?
There are a number of options available including; Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, Biomass, Ground source Heat Pumps, Ground source Heat Pumps, Wind and water turbines.
Some, all or none may fit your situation.
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| University of Reading |
| University of Reading |
| University of Reading |
| University of Reading |
| University of Reading |
| University of Reading |
| University of Reading |
| University of Reading |
| University of Reading |
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