{"id":11867,"date":"2022-06-20T14:24:20","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T14:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/energy\/example-projects-2\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T09:07:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T09:07:39","slug":"example-projects-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/energy\/example-projects-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Carbon Management Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-11867\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-11867-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-11867-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-11867-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_bcn_widget widget_breadcrumb_navxt panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\"><div class=\"breadcrumbs\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\"><span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Sustainability.\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\" class=\"home\"><span property=\"name\">Sustainability <\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-11867-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-11867-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-11867-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-wire-efbc24112a8b-11867\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/07\/University-of-Reading-Net-Zero-Carbon-Plan-2025-2040.pdf\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf0eb;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\tThe University aims to be Net Zero by 2030.  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This would transfer heat from the river Thames into the buildings, reducing the need for oil fired boilers. It's an exciting project but complicated due to many planning, heritage and environmental considerations. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width: 599px) {.cl_custom_css_1 .cl-ib-title { font-size:24px !important; }}<\/style><\/div><div id=\"panel-11867-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_cl-ib widget-cl-ib\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"cl-ib animation_phorcys ratio_3x2 align_center with_title with_desc cl_custom_css_2\" style=\"width:100%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-h easing_ease\"><div class=\"cl-ib-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/08\/roof-photo.jpg?fit=640%2C619&amp;ssl=1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/08\/roof-photo.jpg?fit=640%2C619&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"619\"  alt=\"Extract fans and stacks\" \/><\/div><div class=\"cl-ib-content\" style=\"padding:10%;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-content-h\"><h4 class=\"cl-ib-title\" style=\"font-size:30px;\">Compressor Upgrades<\/h4><div class=\"cl-ib-desc\">Compressors in Chemistry and Harry Nursten have been replaced for more efficient, variable speed equivalents. This is delivering annual savings of 66 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent and delivering a payback on the investment in just 3.7 years.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width: 599px) {.cl_custom_css_2 .cl-ib-title { font-size:24px !important; }}<\/style><\/div><div id=\"panel-11867-2-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_cl-ib widget-cl-ib\" data-index=\"5\" ><div class=\"cl-ib animation_phorcys ratio_3x2 align_center with_title with_desc cl_custom_css_3\" style=\"width:100%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-h easing_ease\"><div class=\"cl-ib-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/02\/Lighting.jpg?fit=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/02\/Lighting.jpg?fit=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\"  alt=\"Lighting Replacements\" \/><\/div><div class=\"cl-ib-content\" style=\"padding:10%;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-content-h\"><h4 class=\"cl-ib-title\" style=\"font-size:30px;\">Lighting Replacements<\/h4><div class=\"cl-ib-desc\">In 22 -23 upgrades of RSU caf\u00e9 and Eat @ Squares lighting to LEDs saw 6 tCO2 saved. But since the phase out of Florescent lighting a much larger programme of LED replacements will be required from the University and this is currently in planning phases with our Estates colleagues.     <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width: 599px) {.cl_custom_css_3 .cl-ib-title { font-size:24px !important; }}<\/style><\/div><div id=\"panel-11867-2-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_cl-ib widget-cl-ib\" data-index=\"6\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/energy\/data\/\" title=\"Energy Data\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cl-ib animation_phorcys ratio_3x2 align_center with_title with_desc cl_custom_css_4\" style=\"width:100%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-h easing_ease\"><div class=\"cl-ib-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/02\/meter.jpg?fit=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/02\/meter.jpg?fit=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\"  alt=\"Metering Rollout\" \/><\/div><div class=\"cl-ib-content\" style=\"padding:10%;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-content-h\"><h4 class=\"cl-ib-title\" style=\"font-size:30px;\">Metering Rollout<\/h4><div class=\"cl-ib-desc\">In order to understand where and when we use energy, it is essential that we have reliable metering in place. Nearly all our buildings now have half hourly energy data which helps us decide what projects to undertake and review how much they actually save. Click this box to explore our energy data in a new window. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width: 599px) {.cl_custom_css_4 .cl-ib-title { font-size:24px !important; }}<\/style><\/div><div id=\"panel-11867-2-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_cl-ib widget-cl-ib\" data-index=\"7\" ><a class=\"cl-ib animation_phorcys ratio_3x2 align_center with_title with_desc cl_custom_css_5\" style=\"width:100%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-h easing_ease\"><div class=\"cl-ib-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/02\/server-rack.jpg?fit=640%2C436&amp;ssl=1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/02\/server-rack.jpg?fit=640%2C436&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"436\"  alt=\"IT Efficiency\" \/><\/div><div class=\"cl-ib-content\" style=\"padding:10%;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-content-h\"><h4 class=\"cl-ib-title\" style=\"font-size:30px;\">IT Efficiency<\/h4><div class=\"cl-ib-desc\">We are working closely with IT Services to review our IT infrastructure and ensure we are looking after our equipment in an efficient and effective way. IT has been working on a major upgrade and rationalisation of the central servers, which is delivering measured savings.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width: 599px) {.cl_custom_css_5 .cl-ib-title { font-size:24px !important; }}<\/style><\/div><div id=\"panel-11867-2-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_cl-ib widget-cl-ib panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/get-involved\/ourfuturefirst\/\" title=\"Our Future First\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cl-ib animation_phorcys ratio_3x2 align_center with_title with_desc cl_custom_css_6\" style=\"width:100%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-h easing_ease\"><div class=\"cl-ib-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/03\/Dolche-Vita_DSC2309.jpg?fit=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/03\/Dolche-Vita_DSC2309.jpg?fit=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\"  alt=\"Behaviour &amp; Awareness\" \/><\/div><div class=\"cl-ib-content\" style=\"padding:10%;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-content-h\"><h4 class=\"cl-ib-title\" style=\"font-size:30px;\">Behaviour & Awareness<\/h4><div class=\"cl-ib-desc\">Our Future First initiative is the University\u2019s sustainable behaviours programme which will embed sustainability into our culture, with everyone playing their part to create collective, positive change for our community and our planet. Click for more info.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width: 599px) {.cl_custom_css_6 .cl-ib-title { font-size:24px !important; }}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-11867-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-11867-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_cl-ib widget-cl-ib panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div class=\"cl-ib animation_phorcys ratio_3x2 align_center with_title with_desc cl_custom_css_7\" style=\"width:100%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-h easing_ease\"><div class=\"cl-ib-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/01\/Joju-pic.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/01\/Joju-pic.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"  alt=\"solar panels\" \/><\/div><div class=\"cl-ib-content\" style=\"padding:10%;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-content-h\"><h4 class=\"cl-ib-title\" style=\"font-size:30px;\">Solar Panels<\/h4><div class=\"cl-ib-desc\">Our ambitious solar panel extension project saw the doubling of Whiteknights solar PV generation capacity to 1 MW. Installations were completed on 7 further buildings, totalling 450 kWp (Whiteknights total = 998 kWp), predicted to generate 395,482 kWh electricity each year, saving \u00a3134,000 (at 2022\/23 prices) and 91 tCO2 annually. This is equivalent to removing the electricity consumption of circa 136 houses from the grid.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width: 599px) {.cl_custom_css_7 .cl-ib-title { font-size:24px !important; }}<\/style><\/div><div id=\"panel-11867-2-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_cl-ib widget-cl-ib\" data-index=\"10\" ><div class=\"cl-ib animation_phorcys ratio_3x2 align_center with_title with_desc cl_custom_css_8\" style=\"width:100%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-h easing_ease\"><div class=\"cl-ib-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/02\/100_6385.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/02\/100_6385.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"  alt=\"Heat Decarbonisation\" \/><\/div><div class=\"cl-ib-content\" style=\"padding:10%;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-content-h\"><h4 class=\"cl-ib-title\" style=\"font-size:30px;\">Heat Decarbonisation<\/h4><div class=\"cl-ib-desc\">Our first heat decarbonisation retrofit project in the final stages of planning, in the SportsPark, to replace its ageing gas boilers with low carbon air source heat pumps, targeting annual savings of 489,735 kWh and 121 tCO2. It is planned to complete in 2024 following full conditions can be met by the University. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width: 599px) {.cl_custom_css_8 .cl-ib-title { font-size:24px !important; }}<\/style><\/div><div id=\"panel-11867-2-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_cl-ib widget-cl-ib\" data-index=\"11\" ><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"cl-ib animation_phorcys ratio_3x2 align_center with_title with_desc cl_custom_css_9\" style=\"width:100%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-h easing_ease\"><div class=\"cl-ib-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/03\/IMG_9443.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/03\/IMG_9443.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"  alt=\"In Year Energy Saving \" \/><\/div><div class=\"cl-ib-content\" style=\"padding:10%;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-content-h\"><h4 class=\"cl-ib-title\" style=\"font-size:30px;\">In Year Energy Saving <\/h4><div class=\"cl-ib-desc\">A spend to save programme has been put in place for the 2023\/24 academic year. This came about off the back of suggestions made from our behavioural change programme Our Future First (OFF). The plans is to spend \u00a3500K to save 1 Million from the Universities utilities bills. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width: 599px) {.cl_custom_css_9 .cl-ib-title { font-size:24px !important; }}<\/style><\/div><div id=\"panel-11867-2-1-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_cl-ib widget-cl-ib\" data-index=\"12\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2016\/11\/14\/university-wins-national-green-gown-award\/\" title=\"Green Gown Award\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cl-ib animation_phorcys ratio_3x2 align_center with_title with_desc cl_custom_css_10\" style=\"width:100%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-h easing_ease\"><div class=\"cl-ib-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/02\/2014-07-29-11.40.13.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/02\/2014-07-29-11.40.13.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"  alt=\"Fume Cupboards\" \/><\/div><div class=\"cl-ib-content\" style=\"padding:10%;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-content-h\"><h4 class=\"cl-ib-title\" style=\"font-size:30px;\">Fume Cupboards<\/h4><div class=\"cl-ib-desc\">We have upgraded our fume cupboard ventilation systems across our estate to deliver significant annual energy savings, of 1,110 tCO2 and \u00a3316,680 (at 2016 rates), 17% better than we originally predicted!  This project is one of the single largest contributors to reducing our carbon footprint, and has won several national sustainability awards. Watch our video at the bottom of this page for a quick overview. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width: 599px) {.cl_custom_css_10 .cl-ib-title { font-size:24px !important; }}<\/style><\/div><div id=\"panel-11867-2-1-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_cl-ib widget-cl-ib panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"cl-ib animation_phorcys ratio_3x2 align_center with_title with_desc cl_custom_css_11\" style=\"width:100%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-h easing_ease\"><div class=\"cl-ib-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/02\/IR_2331.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/02\/IR_2331.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"  alt=\"HVAC Improvements\" \/><\/div><div class=\"cl-ib-content\" style=\"padding:10%;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-content-h\"><h4 class=\"cl-ib-title\" style=\"font-size:30px;\">HVAC Improvements<\/h4><div class=\"cl-ib-desc\">We are constantly developing our heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve comfort and save energy. We've installed modern sensors and controllers, optimised start and stop times.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width: 599px) {.cl_custom_css_11 .cl-ib-title { font-size:24px !important; }}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University achieved its 35% carbon reduction target in 2016 and has now set an ambitious new target of reducing carbon emissions by 45% by 2021. Find out about some of the projects we are undertaking to help us reach this target including the new solar panels being installed on the Edith Morley and Wager buildings this summer. 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