{"id":41710,"date":"2023-08-07T12:09:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T11:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sustainability.glos.ac.uk\/?p=41710"},"modified":"2023-08-07T12:09:22","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T11:09:22","slug":"university-projects-feature-in-low-carbon-campuses-keynote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sustainability.glos.ac.uk\/university-projects-feature-in-low-carbon-campuses-keynote\/","title":{"rendered":"University projects feature in Low Carbon Campuses keynote"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Dr Jon Furley \u2013 Sustainability Operations Manager, showcased the University\u2019s top carbon reduction projects in a headline presentation at a national conference hosted by Salix Finance.<\/strong><\/p>\n Since 2021 the University has received over of highly competitive grant funding from Salix Finance which supports the public sector to decarbonise and boost cleaner renewable energy.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/sustainability.glos.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jon.png” title_text=”jon” admin_label=”Jon with Salix” _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Across 2 separate rounds of funding, the University has invested in 4 projects which help to cut carbon emissions and accelerate ambitions to be net zero by 2030.<\/p>\n Projects at Oxstalls halls of residence, Principal\u2019s House at FCH and FCH Chapel, have included the replacing of boilers with energy efficient air source heat pumps, as well as upgrades to building management systems which help to monitor and optimise energy usage \u2013 work expected to deliver over 250 tonnes of carbon savings annually.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”38231,38232,38233″ posts_number=”3″ show_pagination=”off” _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h6″ title_text_align=”center” title_font_size=”12px” min_height=”233.6px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] At the University\u2019s new City Campus in Gloucester, work has included new windows, insulation and heats pumps \u2013 work anticipated to deliver 384 tonnes of carbon savings annually.<\/p>\n