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    Cut the Carbon: Walsall College

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    Through this project, working with the New Engineering Foundation, the college looked to support organisations in developing an effective approach to reducing carbon emissions, which would lead to positive economic and social outcomes for learners, employers and communities while also mitigating climate change and other adverse environmental impacts.

    Cut the Carbon: New Directions, Reading Borough Council

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    This project sought to check and improve the energy performance of two community buildings actively used by local learners. Carbon performance was assessed and specific action improvement plans identified. The project produced a short educational video for staff and the community about sustainable building management, in particular looking at behavioural changes issues.

    Cut the Carbon: South Staffordshire College case study

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    Through this project the Lowering Energy Survey System was used to quantify and analyse energy usage and baseload across all college sites utilising a combination of technology/software and staff/student surveys. The project selected a pilot site and designed & implemented a carbon efficiency plan to reduce overall day-to-day carbon consumption, and minimise baseload.

    Cut the Carbon: Walsall Adult & Community College

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    Carbon Reduction and Behaviour Change Programme: The college's sustainability plan had raised its energy rating from F to C, reduced electricity charges by 60%, and Increased staff sustainability awareness. This project aimed to extend behaviour change to colleagues within a third sector organisation to achieve a B rating, and utilise energy monitors and LED lighting installation to support this.

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