FM Update
University Of Hull Partners With Siemens To Create 2027
The University of Hull’s vision to become carbon neutral by 2027 will be mapped out in a detailed strategic masterplan in partnership with Siemens.
Siemens has been commissioned by the University to
undertake a rigorous evaluation of its energy consumption, focused on reducing emissions and finding new, renewable ways to power the campus.
Work on the strategy started in late June. Once
completed, it will present a detailed roadmap of how the University will achieve carbon neutral status by 2027.
Stephen Dale, Director of Estates and Facilities at the University of Hull, said: “This project, working alongside Siemens, is an integral part of our strategy to become carbon neutral in time for our centenary anniversary in 2027.
“The masterplan will highlight both changes we can make to our existing operations on campus, to drive down carbon emissions, as well as some significant infrastructure projects to help us reach our ambitious goal.
“Siemens has a proven track record, on an international scale, of working with universities and large organisations to reduce their carbon footprint. The University has in recent years forged strong connections with Siemens,
offering our students unparalleled career experience and opportunities.
“This new project, at such an important time for the University, is an extension of that successful partnership.”
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The second phase is known as ‘produce’. Siemens will work with the University to explore new, renewable technologies to power the campus, and more importantly, which methods can be most effectively integrated into the current energy systems in order to reduce carbon emissions.
Plans to use the transition to carbon neutrality to enhance student experience and learning forms the final part of the masterplan.
The third phase aims to convert the University’s campus into a “Living Lab” allowing the University’s researchers, students and other external bodies the opportunity to trial new technologies in a live environment.
Students at the University will play a key role in the
development of the masterplan. Several Master’s students will be trained by Siemens in energy engineering and will conduct research to support the creation of the masterplan.
The University also aims to equip all their students with a
greater knowledge and understanding of sustainability, as the country transitions to net-zero carbon emissions.
Carbon Neutral Roadmap The infrastructure-related elements of the masterplan will be completed in three phases.
The first phase, ‘reduce,’ will see Siemens undertake a detailed examination of the University’s current campus and energy consumption. From simple improvements to existing infrastructure, to more thorough inspections of the University’s utility bills, increasing efficiency can reduce energy consumption by as much as 15 per cent.
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