Our vision is for the UK Education Sector to be at the forefront of global energy challenges, leading through collaboration and leveraging expertise to secure a sustainable energy future
Given safe and secure roof space, deploying roof-mounted solar panels is now cost-effective in the majority of cases.
By generating clean electricity on-site, institutions reduce reliance on the grid, lowering energy bills and contributing to national renewable targets.
Economies of scale work very strongly in these areas, so large roof spaces associated with sports facilities, lecture theatres and storage buildings can work very well.
Additionally, visibly investing in renewables can help enhance institutional reputation.
We have case studies, both written and in video form, on solar energy at all scales in our collection. Your MSA can help you speak to institutions that have adopted good practices in this area and about routes to market for solutions.
Deploying efficient lighting systems is becoming increasingly urgent as the phased ban on fluorescent lamps under the RoHS directive takes effect.
Replacing outdated fluorescent lighting with LEDs significantly reduces energy use and maintenance costs. LEDs offer longer lifespans, better light quality, and compatibility with smart controls like motion and daylight sensors, improving energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
Switching to well-controlled LED also minimises costs associated with sourcing obsolete parts as distress purposes, and can allow service lighting and emergency lighting to be refreshed as a single piece.
Speak to your MSA about how TEC can help you speak to institutions who have adopted good practice in this area, and about routes to market for solutions.
Most of our member institutions control at least some of their buildings with Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS).
Real-time monitoring and control via BEMS can improve comfort, reduce energy and water waste, and identify problems which, left unattended, can result in outages and expensive maintenance down the line.
Data insights from BEMS can also inform smarter campus planning by helping to identify underused areas using energy data.
However, most systems will benefit from recommissioning within a few years of installation as the usage patterns of the building they control changes, and the sensors and actuators associated with the system start to fail. Therefore, recommissioning and optimising these systems can offer significant financial benefits by reducing energy waste.
There is a wealth of information available on this in our case study and webinar collection. You can also talk to your MSA about how TEC can help your institution with BEMS optimisation.
A good metering system for electricity, gas, water, and heat on your institution’s estate will provide critical data to inform decision-making and efficiency.
Both fiscal (billing) and sub-meters can provide insights, often in real-time into energy and water consumption across buildings, enabling targeted energy-saving measures and reducing operational costs.
Good metering also supports compliance with UK regulations such as ESOS and SECRIt can also provide learning resources for students and researchers in environmental and engineering disciplines, fostering a culture of sustainability and innovation across the academic community.
We can help you ensure that your fiscal metering smart and is returning data, and help you analyse it to look for waste through our partnership with kWIQly. Ask your MSA for more details.
