Nottingham College has been awarded over £2.6 million to fund decarbonisation and energy efficiency initiatives across its estate over the next two years.
The funding is from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, run by Salix, with £2m going on decarbonising work within the Adams Building in the Lace Market, and £660,000 is allocated towards Highfields, part of Nottingham Science Park.
The college will use this funding to make important upgrades to the two campuses’ heating, ventilation systems and lighting, as well as to replace boilers, improve insulation and introduce other new measures to reduce water usage and reliance on other consumables.
Nottingham College has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2030 as part of its ‘Zero’ campaign, with this £2.6m project just one of the many initiatives designed to hit this target.
Will Morlidge, D2N2 LEP Chief Executive, said:
Well done to Nottingham College on their successful bid. This funding will help accelerate their ambition to reach carbon net zero by 2030, driven by the College’s excellent ‘Zero’ campaign.
Janet Smith, Chief Executive and Principal of Nottingham College, said:
The college’s Zero campaign has seen us make great strides over the past 12 months with a 30% reduction in our carbon footprint so far – but we know there is more to do.
We are really pleased to have been successful in our bid for this funding. As a college with a rich heritage and wide range of facilities across the city, this funding will help us on our journey to be carbon net zero by 2030.
Nottingham College is one of the largest Further Education colleges in the UK with 10 campuses spread across the city, all centres of excellence, that specialise in particular curriculum areas. They cater for over 40,000 students, employ 1,500 staff and work with over 6,000 local, regional and national employers.
D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) covers the Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire region, convening the businesses, universities, colleges and local authorities in our region to drive low carbon, economic growth and productivity, skills & careers, inclusion and delivery excellence. The D2N2 LEP team and functions will transition into the East Midlands Combined County Authority during 2024.
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