Hot on the heels of their campaign to tag investments in carbon reduction on campus, the University’s sustainability team launched an infographic highlighting the...
This example is an infographic from University of Leicester and is the Environment Team's Sustainability Scorecard for 2013/14
This event was a combined Energy Management Topic Support Network (am) and an APUC Utilities User Intelligence Group Meeting (pm), taking place on the 17th February 2015....
The qualification criteria and requirements of ESOS are not entirely straightforward and many organisations will need to take substantive steps in order to comply.
An ESOS Memorandum from TEC addressing the uncertainty in the sector with the deadline of 31 December 2015 looming. TEC sought independent legal advice from McDermott, Will...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Royal Conservatoire of Scotland manage their waste and energy to ensure their facilities are excellent for staff and students.
South West Energy Centre is a unique multi award winning facility providing advice, guidance and training to industry and consumers in all matters relating to the Low Carbon Sector
The purchase of a real-time energy management system called Eniscope in August 2013 enabled Dundee and Angus College to identify any hidden energy leaks
The ‘Octave’ is the University of Salford’s state of the art virtual reality suite. At its most extensive, it can present an eight-sided projected environment...
Upgrading ventilation and controls systems for the University of Reading’s chemistry teaching lab fume cupboards has returned major energy savings
Outstanding progress in reducing staff single person car commuter journeys from 40% to 16.5% has been achieved at Newcastle through consistent university wide effort over a decade
The aim of the project was simply to produce less waste and use less energy in order to improve the ecological footprint of the College.
From saving electricity to increasing biodiversity and pioneering the use of organic calico, Rachel engages community members, students and staff from diverse disciplines
Industrial irons are frequently used by students for garment-making. They take around 15 minutes to reach useable heat and steam pressure so there is a temptation to leave them on
UEA is helping to build a demand-side power station, turning energy-intensive equipment across its campus into smart devices which can automatically adjust their energy demand
Unsustainable pressure on static infrastructure budgets from increasing energy costs threatened the direct science budget at the Hutchison/MRC Research Centre
‘A building is only as green as the people are’. This motto, created during the year, epitomises OGEC. There will always be a limit to a buildings effect on a...
The University of Strathclyde is committed to ensuring its students make a useful and positive contribution to social and environmental challenges, locally and globally
Bournemouth University’s Carbon Management Plan is a comprehensive programme of works aiming to meet the challenging 2015/16 target of a 30% reduction in absolute...
Using HEFCE Revolving Green Funding, the University set out to show that there is life in 1960s building stock, of which there is much in the HE sector.
The implementation of legislation and processes in EU Member States allowing the use of operational energy use data as a route to compliance with various European Directives
The implementation of the Lancaster University wind turbine project was difficult and controversial, but successfully completed in 2012.
“Catching the Carbon Culprits” is a holistic approach to preventing energy wastage. Heat was escaping through poor insulation and lights were being left on...
Extract from the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges 'ezine' 21/08/14 : Clarification on Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme for Scottish Universities and...
A selection of guidance documents from the UCU on ESD and energy management
Legal update for EAUC Members (May 2011) about the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme
Legal update for EAUC Members (August 2014) which shines a much needed light on the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS).
A link to the Staffordshire University Green Wall Centre website where you can find out more about green façades,
EAUC Member responses about ESOS and whether Universities or Colleges are exempt from the scheme.
The University of Manchester catering service strives to offer healthy, sustainable catering that is produced, processed and traded in ways that; contribute to the local...
In total, Salix supports over 120 technologies work types. A full list of these can be found by clicking on the link below.
Learn more about Carbon Credentials' workshop entitled 'Optimised Carbon Management'.
Carbon Credentials' experience of the EAUC Conference 2014 and their observations on energy strategies and carbon management plans for HE institutions across the UK.
This thorough guide has been compiled to provide CRC participants with a detailed summary of the key information they need to comply with the current provisions of the CRC order.
A presentation from the 2014 Conference where the University of Cambridge is used a case study to provide guidance and best practice on how to set up and implement a Living Lab.
A presentation about BREEAM New Construction 2011 with an overview of the changes introduced, the 2014 changes to energy efficiency requirements and the responsible sourcing of...
This session uses a case study in Worcester where a partnership approach is finding solutions to promote behaviour change as a core tactic to impact on energy consumption
A summary document from AUDE about the Shaping Agendas report, plus the report itself, which provides further information on the relevant issues to higher education estates.
A guide on reducing energy costs. There is an increasing demand for IT services in universities and colleges, one area of cost that can and should be tackled is the cost of...
A case study demonstrating the Carbon Trust and Colchester Borough Council's development of a Carbon Management Strategy which exceeded their target to reduce carbon...
View the Carbon Trust's range of case studies covering public sector bodies including universities and colleges.
WRAP provides online resource efficiency tools. The information you need to make savings for your business are quickly and easily available through WRAP. This includes case...
This report helps inform and monitor the implementation of BREEAM and shows the scheme and rating for BREEAM developments in the UK
This CRC Bulletin from The Energy Consortium provides a summary of relevant documents available on the Environment Agency’s website and in which of the four sections they...
A case study of how Keele University asked Lucideon (formely CICS) to certify its Energy Management System to ISO 50001.
BRE Global have developed a number of free resources online covering a range of areas to help you and your understanding of BREEAM. These training webinars are typically short,...
A case study with the Carbon Trust and Gloucestershire College demonstrating hoe they've been working to reduce its usage of electricity and gas.
A case study from the Carbon Trust and Sheffield Hallam University demonstrating the development and implementation of a University-wide strategic Carbon Management Plan.
A case study with the Carbon Trust and Salford City College which demonstrates how they embedded carbon management into their organisation and developed a carbon management plan.
Here is an explanation of The Carbon Trust's independent service to help public bodies understand the benefits of generating 'off-grid' energy.
Read more about how the Carbon Trust helped University of Cambridge make huge savings on costs and carbon.
A case study of a Change Agent and how they helped achieve the ambitious goals set at Transition UWS.
The Green Consultancy's Technical Director, explains how ventilation systems waste energy and what you can do to reduce running costs – often with little expenditure
CarbonBuzz is a tool that will help you close the gap between calculations and actual building performance.
A presentation by David Somervell, Sustainability Adviser The University of Edinburgh about Sustainable Estate Development.
EAUC Member responses about PassivHaus standards
A case study from Redbridge Institute of Adult Education and their project which aimed to achieve a greener future by getting learners and staff fully involved and committed to...
A case study from South Staffordshire College about their project which extended carbon reduction/energy saving activities across all campuses.
Responses from EAUC Members providing insight on the comparative cost analysis of bottled water coolers/heaters compared to installing mains supplied coolers/heaters
A report which demonstrates the total carbon emissions from the EAUC Annual Conference 2013 including emissions from energy, water, waste, accommodation, and travel.
A case study of when the University asked EMSc to demonstrate why the Powerstar voltage optimisation should be chosen to help improve their energy efficiency.
A case study of when the school asked EMSc to demonstrate why the Powerstar voltage optimisation should be chosen to help improve their energy efficiency.
A case study of when the College asked EMSc to demonstrate why the Powerstar voltage optimisation should be chosen to help improve their energy efficiency.
A presentation with two case studies about how to influence energy saving behaviour without significant capital investment.
Dawn White, Environmental Officer, City University London emailed Members asking about advice about the merits of switching off versus leaving on in stand-by mode.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how University of St Andrews embed sustainability, specifically data centres and energy management, into the 600 year old research intensive...
Software, infrastructure or compute as a service needs a level of availability and fault tolerance usually only found in bespoke telecommunication environments. In most...
The nationwide adoption of "carbon reduction commitments" by universities and colleges is exciting! Many are making a real effort to reduce energy consumption in...
A case study of how National University Ireland Galway asked Lucideon to certify its Energy Management System to ISO 50001.
A range of case studies from CaSPr covering energy, construction, waste, EMS and strategy.
A range of CaSPRr case studies covering energy, construction, waste, EMS and strategy.
The guide is designed to provide an overall strategy to include energy efficiency through various stages of planning and using a building.
A paper which aims to assist senior managers deal with initiatives intended to reduce energy usage, carbon emissions, and other environmental impacts in universities and colleges
Case studies from the Winner and Highly Commended for the Energy & Water category from the 06/07 Green Gown Awards
Department of Communities and Local Government booklet with advice on producing a Display Energy Certificate which will be required for most large public buildings by 1 Oct 2008
Notes on DEFRA Workshop – 11th September 2007
Energy & Water Policy - Swansea Institute of Higher Education
BioenergyWM website: provides an overview of bioenergy, a document library, regional case studies, upcoming events and links to further information.
University of Bristol have provided an Energy & Water Checklist that can be adapted and implemented in a HE or FE institution.
View guidance on the Energy Saving Trust's website on how selecting the best energy saving computing equipment can save you money.
Energy Performance Certificates in Scotland - A Guidance Note on Obligations for Universities & Colleges
Daniel Curtis, Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford, asked EAUC Educational Members' Network for their assistance about the status of energy information...
The job description for the role of Energy and Environment Manager at City University London, created in January 2010.
The description and expectations of an Energy Champion at the University of Bath.
The job description and person specification for the role of Energy and Environment Manager at the University of East London (UEL).
Here is the Energy Management Policies at the University of Manchester, these can be replicated in other HE institutions.
A presentation from the 2011 Conference from Alan Brookes, The Energy Consortium, about the launch of The Renewable Generation.
Job description for the Energy Manager at the University at the University of Exeter
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Steinel (UK) Ltd works with universities and colleges to help them to reduce energy use and cut carbon through intelligent lighting sensor...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how the University of Winchester deal with carbon management, energy management, waste and catering in the most sustainable way.
A presentation from the 2012 Conference which explores how staff within and between institutions can work together to deliver cost savings, as well as positive environmental and...
A set of presentations which show how institutions (HE and FE) have implemented and maintained their Carbon Management Plans and how to ensure targets are reached.
A presentation from the EAUC Annual Conference 2012 which shares the University of Sheffield and Royal Northern College of Music’s bids to champion greener living
Legal update for EAUC Members (April 2012) regarding the Feed-In Tariff Scheme.
Legal update for EAUC Members (January 2012) about the Green Deal.
An EAUC Insight Guide on Display Energy Certificates, which came into effect on 1 October 2008.
This is a letter by the Department of Communities and Local Government on the implementation of Display Energy Certificates.
This note has been compiled by the Energy and Environmental Management Unit (EEMU) to outline legislation relating to Duty of Care, at the University of Bristol.
The Carbon Trust CO2 conversion factors which link in with the Defra values.
Christmas Switch off resources to remind staff to switch off over the holidays.