CARBON REDUCTION INITIATIVES
occupant comfort and wellbeing. Despite this, most improvements to a building will also benefit occupants, for example, through better heating and ventilation control.
CASE STUDY
Barts Health NHS Trust An example of how digital tools can be used to assess energy improvement strategies can be seen through IES’s work with Barts Health NHS Trust, the UK’s largest NHS Trust. In order to identify operational issues and reduce energy demand associated with the Trust’s Alex Wing Dental Institute, a calibrated model was created using building data from the BMS and extensive sub-metering infrastructure, along with advanced computer modelling. A series of energy conservation measures were then tested in the model to evaluate their effectiveness. These included changes to control strategies, and to plant operation schedules, the addition of AHU inverters, and the installation of renewables. If all of the recommended measures were implemented, it would result in a 22.5% reduction in Gas Energy Demand and a 30% reduction in Electricity Energy Demand. This equates to a 28% reduction in Energy Spend, and a 27% reduction in CO2
emissions.
Final thoughts As the 2045 Net Zero target looms, Trusts must make the most of the limited funding available to accelerate their journey to decarbonisation. For many, without access to this support, measures to drive energy efficiency cannot be implemented. Use of digital tools and technology play a vital role in submitting a successful bid and maximising the funding following receipt. Taking the time to find the data to ‘fill in the gaps’ will make for a more robust application, and likely lead to increased success rates for NHS Trusts. Once funding is secured, these tools can be used to compile a detailed roadmap to Net Zero, outlining the steps that need to be taken, and the predicted savings expected as a result of the implementation of energy efficiency measures. With many healthcare estates consisting of numerous buildings, digital twins can be used to analyse how these can work together to drive optimum performance. With budgets tightening, but targets
intensifying, it’s never been more important for healthcare providers to secure the funding to decarbonise estates. Armed with the power of technology, this process is much easier, as is ensuring that the funding secured is spent wisely.
DRIVING PROGRESS Chris Brown and IES
Over the past 25+ years, IES says it has built a solid reputation as the leading global innovator in integrated performance-based analysis for the built environment. It says its Digital Twin technology ‘facilitates the creation of resource-efficient, healthy, and cost-effective built- environments of any size or purpose – supporting citizens, companies, campuses, communities, cities, and even countries’.
Chris Brown has a distinguished career of over 20 years in the commercial heating and cooling, renewable, and energy reduction industry. His continuous development and advancement throughout this time in various commercial, business development, regional, and sales management roles led to his appointment at IES in 2023 as Public Sector lead for England, helping healthcare, education, and local authority Estates Teams embrace ‘cutting edge’ Digital Twin technology to develop decarbonisation roadmaps and reach their Net Zero carbon targets. His expertise lies in helping public sector organisations understand the current performance of their estates, and develop heat decarbonisation plans to secure funding and help them achieve Net Zero targets set out by the UK government.
DRINKING WATER HYGIENE AND WATER EFFICIENCY.
KEMPER is recognised as being one of the world’s leading manufacturers of valves and system technology for the technical building sector. Established in 1864 and situated in the South West region of Germany, KEMPER is a fifth generation family run company with strong family values. We are perhaps best known in the building technology sector for our innovative engineering solutions that help ensure the highest water hygiene standards in hot and cold water systems.
An opportunity has arisen within the building technology division of our UK and Irish team. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a:
Regional Sales Manager – Southern England, London, Midlands and Wales
Performing Tasks: // Technical meetings and consulting regarding KEMPER products and their applications, with all relevant customer groups in the designated region.
// Acquisition of new customers and project opportunities.
// Working closely with clients, consultants, designers, distributors, contactors, and installers, from inception until project completion.
// Maintaining strong and long- lasting relations with all customer groups through regular contact and after sales service.
// Technical seminars and CPD presentations to all relevant target groups.
Personal Requirements: // Must have a specification and consultative sales background, ideally within the area of public health engineering. Experience with water systems will be a distinct advantage.
// Be highly self-motivated, well organised and able to work independently to achieve results.
// Be able to read and understand tender packages, technical schematics and water services layout drawings.
// Strong project management experience with the ability to engage on all levels with all parties through every step of the consultative sales process, from initial contact until commissioning and project completion.
// Experience working with CRM systems. SAP system knowledge would be an advantage, but full training and support will be given.
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You will get to know a dynamic and motivated team in your new department. An in-depth induction at the factory and training facilities in Olpe Germany, will ensure a successful start at KEMPER.
In addition to an attractive salary, a bonus scheme and company pension are offered after a set probationary period. We offer standard working hours, company vehicle, laptop and mobile phone.
Join our team and become part of the KEMPER family!
In the first instance, please send your CV documents and expected annual salary to Matthew Camm, General Manager –
matthew.camm@kemper-
group.com
Kemper UK & Ireland Ltd 2 Ripple Court, Brockeridge Park, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 6FG
www.kemper-group.com
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