Bureau Update
We’re excited to invite Members to take part in a pilot trial for our new Energy Bureau Services, available through the Optii portal. This trial will commence in early May 2025 and offers a great opportunity to explore and develop how TEC can help Members to streamline their energy management and improve efficiency.
If you’re interested in participating or would like to learn more, please get in touch with our team – bureau@tec.ac.uk
Be part of the future of enhanced energy management with TEC!
Managing Director, Adam Clarke’s Blog
Did you catch our latest blog?
Our Managing Director Adam Clarke has outlined exciting plans to introduce enhanced shared services which address members’ needs to increase budget and carbon reduction.
Read here for the full blog!
TEC in 5
In case you haven’t checked out our ‘TEC in 5’ page lately, check out our 2 latest videos here.
Clean Power 2030 Implications: Our Head of Carbon Reduction, John Brenton, explores the Clean Power 30 Action Plan released by the government in December 2024. He discusses its key implications, what we can expect, and how it translates to our sector.
Heating & Cooling: John Brenton investigates his TEC Carbon Reduction Survey from 2023 results and the main outcomes. He also discusses what a Heating and Cooling Policy is and what they entail.
Member Spotlight: Solent University
In case you missed our latest new story, we are delighted to share that TEC Member Southampton Solent University, has climbed 25 places in the latest People & Planet University League, securing the top spot for carbon reduction among UK universities.
Read here for the full story
Upcoming Events
TEC Events Decarbonising Heat: Exploring Novel Waste Heat Sources in District Energy– 5th March / 11:00-12:00 / Zoom
Strategic Partner Events LUPC & SUPC Annual Conference – 27th March / Convene in the City of London BUFDG Annual Meeting 2025 – 29th – 30th April / Edgbaston, Birmingham AUDE Annual Conference – 28th April – 1st May / AUDE Annual Conference / Cardiff University Utility Week – 20th – 21st May / NEC Birmingham NWUPC Conference – 4th June / University of Liverpool
Energy & Carbon Reduction Update
Lighting Discussion Most members are transitioning from fluorescents to LEDs with mixed success. Lighting projects involve various stages, from design to commissioning, with both challenges and opportunities. We would like to host a discussion and it would be really helpful to hear from members about successful (or not-so-successful) projects. If you’d like to share your experience, maybe with a slide or two, please email john.brenton@tec.ac.uk with the subject “Lighting Discussion.”
Is your institution interested in using Biomethane? We are assessing interest in using biomethane as a heating fuel and exploring a potential Gas Purchase Agreement (GPA). Biomethane is a renewable gas, compatible with existing boilers, reducing emissions and enhancing energy security. However, it is costlier than natural gas and has limited availability.
TEC members could integrate biomethane into their decarbonisation plans, particularly for industrial sites, hybrid heating systems, and heat networks transitioning to heat pumps. Your responses will help test market demand, with updates to follow. The first four questions are the most important if you’re short on time.
Please follow this link for more information. Is your institution interested in using Biomethane?
Carbon Reduction Webinar Series A reminder of the remaining dates for this series throughout the year which take place at 11:00am – 12:00pm, more information to follow. See here for the dates
