The primary aim of this project was to collaboratively identify and implement effective cultural change agents, projects and processes which would deliver a 5-10% reduction in its energy use and move the college towards its longer term target of a 25% reduction in its carbon emissions by 2016.
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This project aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using car parks and large flat roof areas, commonly found in older General FE Colleges, to generate energy through the use of ground source heat pumps and large solar arrays. The project sought to assess the impact of such installations relation to overall carbon reduction, the environment, sustainability, financial viability and short-term disruption.
Overview of the main goals of the Organisational Efficiency and Resource Utilisation sector within LSIS
