Published on: 01/02/2010
Newman University College has successfully secured a £150,000 grant from the Revolving Green Fund, which will enable us to fund carbon reduction projects to help reduce the University College’s carbon footprint.
The Revolving Green Fund is a partnership fund involving the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), that aims to help higher education institutions in England reduce greenhouse emissions. The principle behind the Revolving Green Fund is to reinvest the financial savings from these projects into other carbon reduction projects over a period of time.
The funding will help Newman University College implement two initial projects that have been identified. The first project involves the installation of intelligent and smart lighting within teaching areas, which will take into consideration external lighting levels. These units also only use a quarter of the power compared to the older, more conventional lighting technology.
The second project identified involves upgrading existing boiler stock to a high efficient boiler plant, which would result in a 60% reduction of natural gas.
Newman University College has embarked on a major redevelopment programme, which involves extensive overhaul to many parts of the campus designed to improve the environment and facilities for students, staff, and the local community.
Further sustainable options are also being considered. The consultant team will also consider the installation of sophisticated Building Management Systems, utilising latest technology to control and manage gas, electric and water consumption. Achieving these goals would be a huge step towards Newman University College’s carbon reduction targets for 2012 and would ensure that Newman became the lowest carbon emitting University College in the country.
Paul Dean, Director of Estates at Newman, commented, “We are absolutely committed to creating a sustainable working and learning environment, whilst ensuring we offer attractive and modern surroundings to potential students and remaining a positive presence in the local community.”
