A short study about selected Korean Universities who are using solar energy experimentally for only a few buildings.
A HEEPI Report on the European Union Emission Trading Scheme, EU Environmental Performance of Buildings Directive and the proposed Carbon Reduction Commitment.
A presentation given to senior managers at the University of Southampton as part of the Carbon Management Programme run by the Carbon Trust.
This publication helps businesses and organisations establish their carbon impact and introduces some of the key issues faced in the calculation of a carbon footprint.
An office guide to calculate carbon emissions for colleges/ universities. An easier to read interpretation of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol!
The EAUC has published this abridged version of our forthcoming Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Insight Guide to inform institutions about the CRC.
A report from Somerset College which saw them complete a first assessment of a wide range of environmental indicators.
Office of Government Commerce guides on using the best practice solutions for buying energy considering risk and procurement.
A summary of the CRC text taken from the Chancellor's 2012 Autumn Statement.
A case study from Southampton University on meeting the sustainable needs in a new build.
A case study from the University of Warwick on the investment of new halls of residence and the integration of sustainability within them.
The Green Consultancy successfully tendered to the University of Oxford for a programme to create a new Five Year Carbon Management Plan
Lucideon's Quick Guide to ISO 50001: The New Energy Management System Standard - a reporting guide and a video.
EAUC Member responses about heating policies which includes ots of examples of heating policies at universities and colleges which can be used to help create your own policy.
A case study on Oxford University reducing energy use from out-of-hours working in research buildings
Survey results from Heriot-Watt University's Energy Performance and Estates Condition Survey.
A case study from The University of St Andrews getting to the next level and integrating sustainability into every part of the institution.
A case study from Jisc and the London Metropolitan Network (LMN)which provides a data back up solution to London institutions using the state-of-the-art technology.
Case study of the University of York cutting carbon in computing initiative
A case study from SUSTEIT about free cooling, avoidance of hot/cold air arrangements, and variable speed drives, which can save in energy costs, compared to older, unoptimised,...
A case study, from Cardiff University, explaining how using Condor could help cut your electricity use.
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has embarked on a comprehensive utilisation survey for the whole academic year in order to gain an insight into the use of the estate. The...
Imperial College London is committed to provision of sustainable operation of its estate, despite a strategy of refurbishment, new build and staff/student growth. To support...
Coventry University’s Carbon Challenge scheme is an inter-faculty energy competition with eagerly anticipated monthly reports, quarterly league tables and prizes....
CEREc is a unique, teaching, research and demonstration resource for the built environment hosting a number of renewable and intelligent energy solutions.
A toolkit to provide pathways that will lead us to a clean, safe and energy healthy 2050 developed by the DECC
An online book depository allows downloading a wide range of useful textbooks FREE of charge and it includes a whole section on Energy and The Environment.
This section of BRE Group’s website includes a comprehensive list of the sustainability services they offer, such as BREEAM, GreenPrint and SMARTWaste.
This link takes you to the SPP website where you can find the SMART SPP tool and further information.
EAUC Member responses about the use of electric heaters by staff for supplementary heating.
This links to asection of the BREEAM website includes case studies on buildings certified to the BREEAM standard.
BRE Global’s website for BREEAM, a design and assessment method for sustainable buildings.
The Green Deal, of The Energy Act 2011, is a financial mechanism that eliminates paying upfront for energy efficiency improvements to homes, community spaces and businesses.
The LEEF is to invest in energy efficiency retrofit to public sector-owned and occupied buildings.
This guide introduces two types of carbon footprinting that affect businesses.
A case study from Harper Adams University regarding the introduction of alternative method of energy: photovoltaics.
EAUC Member responses regarding use of meter data to encourage behaviour change by staff and/or students.
EAUC Member responses about advice on the options for cooling IT server rooms.
This technology overview introduces the main energy saving opportunities for motors and drives.
This document from HEFCE offers guidance for institutions on producing individual carbon reduction strategies, targets and associated carbon management plans.
This document aims to help public bodies access potential sources of energy efficiency and renewable energy finance and to assess the costs, risks and benefits of doing this.
Examples of carbon reduction strategies, plans and initiatives from a number of universities.
UK universities and colleges spend over £50 million a year on water and sewerage (which are usually based on the amount of water consumed) so there are considerable...
CEBenchbuild is an Excel tool that allows HEIs and FECs to benchmark the energy performance of buildings on their estate and compare it to national yardsticks.
The link takes you to more information about the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme on the Carbon Trust's website.
A guide from TEC which discusses; Project Drivers, Project Guidance, Passive Energy Measures, Active Energy Measures, Renewable Energy, Water Measures, and Design Targets.
This overview covers the main energy saving opportunities in lighting and presents low-cost measures without compromising working conditions.
Article 5 of the EU Energy Service Directive applies to energy usage for all Higher Education institutions.