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How we're helping Trinity School light the way to net zero.

An LED lighting upgrade will keep Trinity School well-lit for 22 years.

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Trinity School is lighting the way to net zero with Zenergi’s help
LED luminaires
2,000
Hours of light
67,000
Annual carbon savings
50
CO2e

Reducing energy consumption is always a smart investment. Because lowering energy costs allows schools to reinvest savings into further energy-efficiency initiatives, creating a cycle of continuous savings.

Trinity School in Newbury partnered with Zenergi to achieve just that. The school aimed to reduce energy costs, freeing up funds to accelerate its net zero ambitions and enhance the student experience. By prioritising efficiency and sustainability, we identified impactful, cost-saving and carbon-reducing projects, including a transformative LED lighting upgrade.

Understanding the opportunities

Zenergi assessed Trinity School’s opportunities for energy-saving across the site. We identified several projects to cut costs and carbon emissions and collated our findings, estimated costs, predicted revenue generation and carbon-savings and presented it to the school’s key stakeholders.

The board was keen to explore an LED lighting upgrade, so we got to work recommending trusted installers and delivering a comprehensive plan. The upgrade aimed to cut energy bills, reduce maintenance costs and even create new revenue opportunities from outdoor sports lighting.

Zenergi’s team helped us to start implementing our ambitious plan to reduce energy usage and carbon emissions. We really value Zenergi’s experience, they always provided us with an excellent service and worked with the school’s stakeholders to ensure the work fully met the school’s needs.

Marta Hlouskova

Finance Manager

Trinity School

From bright ideas to brighter savings

Our plan was approved and we quickly made it a reality. The switch to LED lighting is a step toward a greener, more sustainable future for Trinity School and its students.

With an estimated annual carbon saving of 50 tCO₂e, the project significantly reduces the school’s environmental footprint. Plus, with LED lighting expected to last for 67,000 hours (roughly 22 school years), Trinity School invested in a solution that delivers long-term savings and reduced maintenance costs.

We also laid the groundwork for future projects, from solar panels to EV charging, setting the school up for continued success on its net zero journey.

Here’s what the LED lighting project has achieved so far:

  • Upgraded 2,000 luminaires across classrooms, emergency exits, and outdoor sports facilities.
  • Reduced carbon emissions by 50 tCO₂e annually.
  • Lowered maintenance costs and improved compliance.
  • Created revenue opportunities by enhancing outdoor lighting for sports clubs that hire the facilities.

And this is just the beginning. With a roadmap for further energy efficiency projects, Trinity School is on track to save even more.

Trinity School’s project demonstrates how a simple, yet strategic, upgrade like LED lighting can make a huge difference. Trinity School is now saving money, reducing its carbon footprint and enjoying brighter facilities for the next 22 years.

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