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efficiency at full and partial load. Designed for indoor installation where the application requires hot water at high or extremely high temperatures from a low or medium temperature source, features include highly efficient compressors, plate heat exchangers with reduced pressure drop and two independent cooling circuits. Irreversible units are designed for dedicated heating or cooling operations. The plate heat exchangers efficiently transfer heat between fluids with minimal energy loss. The two independent cooling circuits enhance reliability and operational flexibility by ensuring that even if one circuit requires maintenance, the system continues operating without interruption. These features ensure consistent performance,


lower energy consumption, and greater reliability, making the WWB 900 ideal for demanding industrial or commercial heating needs. The MOJ is implementing similar upgrades across


its entire estate with the construction of new build greener prisons whilst upgrading legacy facilities using the latest technologies and recycled material as part of its on-going strategy to meet net zero goals. Beyond direct carbon reduction initiatives,


programmes are being implemented to align prisons with the green economy and to help offenders acquire and develop skills and training that can equip them for jobs in sustainability upon their release. These include improving biodiversity. Eastwood Park was the first prison to be awarded National Plant


Collection status—a recognition given to institutions that maintain important collections of plants—by the conservation charity Plant Heritage. Such recognition underscores the prison’s


dedication to plant conservation and provides educational opportunities for staff and inmates. These initiatives help to foster a sense of community environmental stewardship and improve wellbeing within the prison.


Buildings, infrastructure and renewables drive Net Zero


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espite this, two-thirds are not confident they will achieve targets by 2050, with 79% citing budget constraints as a significant barrier.


This is according to Freedom of Information (FOI) data from 199 local authorities in England, released today by Schneider Electric, the global energy technology leader.


Key initiatives that are driving the charge to Net Zero


Local authorities across England are advancing towards their Net Zero goals by retrofitting buildings, embracing renewable energy, and electrifying infrastructure in their efforts to meet Net Zero targets. ¡ The vast majority (95%) have retrofitted existing buildings to improve energy efficiency


NET ZERO SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS Prisoners also participated in an exhibition held


by the Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum and Koestler Arts. The prison’s education department has previously been nominated and won a Governor’s ‘Value Champion Award for teamwork by delivering support education for women from entry level qualifications through to full degrees. The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) conducts extensive


analysis encompassing greenhouse gas emissions to waste management and recycling as well as employment and training. The re-introduction of gardens supplies prison kitchens with produce, but also improves the health of those incarcerated, equipping them with new skills that aid reintegration and reduces emissions. The Paris Agreement of 2015 commits signatory states to limit global temperature rise, a climate plan that is updated every five years and translated into action. For public institutions it means that environmental performance is not discretionary but an expectation. The MOJ is in alignment with those aims as the UK’s commitment is embedded in procurement, estate decarbonisation, and energy reporting as well as the 2008 Climate Change Act. Work commenced at Eastwood Park in January


last year and is scheduled for completion by October 2026. The heat pumps will generate significant costs savings, demonstrate operational efficiencies, environmental stewardship as well improving the well-being for imprisoned people, staff, and support services.


initiatives for local authorities Research has revealed that many local authorities in England are making significant strides in retrofitting their buildings, adopting renewable energy and electrifying infrastructure as part of their Net Zero journeys


¡ 83% have electrified infrastructure such as EV charging points, buildings and heating systems ¡ 82% have invested in renewable technologies to decarbonise ¡ 61% are measuring real-time energy usage and performance metrics to identify where costs can be reduced and efficiencies gained


Key barriers to decarbonisation


Whilst nine in 10 local authorities (89%) have received either government or private funding for decarbonisation or energy efficiency initiatives in the past three years, there are challenges, particularly around funding, that could hold them back. ¡ Budget constraints are the most significant barrier according to 79% of local authorities


¡ Technology is an issue for over a third (37%) ¡ Skills shortages and insufficient knowledge also a challenge for one in three (33%) “Local authorities have a vital part to play in meeting our national Net Zero targets and our research shows they are making significant progress. But they cannot do it alone,” said Alice Williams, Schneider Electric’s VP digital energy, UK&I. “There is an urgent need for continued investment and support to ensure they can hit their targets, delivering a sustainable future for their communities whilst at the same time reaping the financial rewards that energy efficiency brings at a time when budgets are tight.”


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