The Alpha Trust is committed to preparing resilient and responsible citizens and future leaders, while reducing the environmental footprint of its Essex schools.
Phase 1 PSDS: £249,00 of funding secured secured for LED lighting and roof insulation at Manningtree High School
Phase 2 PSDS: £153,000 of funding secured for double glazed windows, further roof insulation, and an air source heat pump (ASHP) for both Manningtree High School and Colchester County High School for Girls
Our experienced team were well placed to support the Trust’s successful funding application and implementation of the energy efficiency works
The Alpha Trust is committed to preparing resilient and responsible citizens and future leaders, while reducing the environmental footprint of its Essex schools.
Following the government announcement of £1 billion of grant funding in Phase 1 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) in October 2020, Manningtree High School recognised the opportunity to target substantial energy and carbon emission reductions.
Zenergi was engaged by Manningtree High School to assess the opportunities to access funding via an initial assessment through the Low Carbon Skills Fund. Zenergi then supported the funding application, with Manningtree High School being awarded £249,000 towards new LED lighting and vastly improved roof insulation.
When the next tranche of funding was announced, (Phase 2 of the PSDS scheme), we worked with the school and the wider Alpha Trust to assess further energy efficiency opportunities
and secured an additional £153,000 of funding towards new double glazed windows, further roof insulation, and an air source heat pump (ASHP) for both Manningtree High School and Colchester County High School for Girls.
The Phase 1 works will enable savings of 21.01 tonnes of CO2e and £21,583 on energy costs annually with a further annual reduction of 22.30 tonnes CO2e from the Phase 2 works.
Both rounds of the funding scheme were highly oversubscribed, and funds were quickly allocated. Successful applications required a thorough understanding of the scheme, the eligible technologies and the calculations to meet the lending criteria, along with the ability to act quickly to submit a quality application. Our experienced team were well placed to support the Trust’s successful application.
I have worked with Zenergi on two projects at our school and wider MAT. I have been thoroughly impressed with the team. They work hard to understand their clients’ needs and expectations, and solve any problems along the way with skill, tact and a positive attitude. They set the bar for quality high, and ensure that all parties, from design team to contractor meet these standards. I particularly appreciate their responsiveness, attention to detail and collaborative approach. They are friendly and proactive and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with them.
Carol Sinclair
Director of Operations
Manningtree High School
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