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25% Reduction in Carbon Generation!

Against a 2020 target of reducing our 2005/06 carbon emissions by 50%, we are currently operating at a year-to-date figure of 25% reduction which is ahead of our target. Successes already achieved and current profiling suggests we may well achieve our 50% figure within 18-24 months which will be an unprecedented success.

During weekend operation we are currently operating close to our 2020 aspiration of non-reliance on imported electricity for the City Campus, and on the 18th December 2011 we recorded a 98% reduction in purchased electricity. This was due to a combination of the CHP (Combined Heat & Power System) operation and improvements to the infrastructure aligned with a 'switch off' regime across campus.

Electrical Consumption Chart

Just some of the areas that will help us to deliver further carbon and energy savings during the next 18 months will be driven by:-

JBP Library refurbishment
Investment in to the infrastructure, i.e. improved lighting, roll out of Building Management Systems, switch off strategy
Air conditioning review and assessment of investment opportunities
Optimisation of heating and ventilation plant
Green Impact Energy (Big EMU) roll out and engagement of stakeholders
Continued assessment of performance and identification of funding streams i.e. SALIX etc
Improved fume cupboard operation
Space management
Further implementation of the Carbon Management Strategy

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