Case Study
The audit identified several opportunities to improve the energy performance of the buildings and reduce carbon emissions
The report provided a roadmap to support stakeholder agreement of the estate priorities, with a project register of opportunities alongside estimated carbon, energy and cost savings, and estimated implementation costs and ROI.
As a leading pillar within the community, Vaughan Primary School recognised the opportunity to lead by example in reducing energy waste and embarked on a programme of behavioural change across the site. The programme was embedded throughout the school, with the creation of a community of ambassadors focused on reducing energy and implementing sustainable practices. The programme was linked to the curriculum, with energy data being monitored within maths lessons.
Against a backdrop of escalating energy costs and an ever-closer focus on achieving net zero targets, Vaughan Primary School recognised that developing a strategic plan for net zero would build on the success of the behavioural change programme.
Zenergi was engaged to undertake an energy audit across the site to gain insight into the areas where cost-effective energy, operating and carbon savings can be achieved. The aim was to identify both operational and capital investment project opportunities relating to energy saving and decarbonisation of the building’s heating system.
The audit identified several opportunities to improve the energy performance of the buildings and reduce carbon emissions, including no-cost and low-cost energy management initiatives and further behavioural change, implementation of which would offer an annual saving of more than £3,000, recouping the cost of the audit. The report provided a roadmap to support stakeholder agreement of the estate priorities, with a project register of opportunities, alongside estimated carbon, energy and cost savings, and estimated implementation costs and ROI.
Vaughan Primary School chose to embark on the LED lighting project identified in the audit which was estimated to deliver an annual saving of £2,950.
By engaging the top stakeholders of the school and fuelling their drive to reach net zero, Zenergi is helping guide the school and influence its staff and pupils.
From the initiation of the energy audit and subsequent award to Zenergi to design, tender and project manage the LED lighting upgrade, the entire process was seamless and efficient. Zenergi have showcased their expertise by carefully assessing our school’s lighting needs to create a solution that has not only met our requirements but which has exceeded our expectations. Careful consideration was taken in respect of energy efficiency, lighting levels and aesthetics to deliver a design which suited our school and would enhance the learning environment whilst also achieving steps towards reducing our carbon footprint.
Kirsten Beaven
School Business Leader
Vaughan Primary School
Estimated annual saving after implementing the LED lighting: £2,950
