carbon reduction
Leeds trust to save millions from energy upgrade
£8.4m project, which will eventually fund itself through the guaranteed savings of £2.5m a year, enabling the hospital to benefit immediately without committing capital expenditure. The scope of works will see Vital
running the existing energy centre for a period of around six months before refurbishing it with newer and more- efficient equipment, as well as adapting existing infrastructure to cater for the additional low-temperature hot water which will be provided from the CHP. The build is set to be completed by
June next year, with a carefully-planned implementation schedule to alleviate disruptions to 24/7 operations. Mick Taylor, the trust’s project
manager, said the project will not only bring financial savings, but will also reduce carbon emissions at the site, which will contribute towards making Leeds a cleaner city. And, due to the close proximity to
will see the provision of a comprehensive energy solution and guarantee savings of £2.5m a year at St James’s Hospital. Vital will provide a turnkey solution
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covering the design, build, operation, maintenance and ESCo services for the trust, which is one of the largest in Europe. The organisation has an existing 20-
Going green G
reen building technology has become one of the hottest trends in construction for 2019.
These solutions make buildings more
energy-efficient and sustainable so they have a lower carbon footprint and a reduced impact on the environment – a key driver in the health sector. The top 10 technologies for 2019,
according to Ujjwal Goel, managing director of Teraciel Engineering and Contracting (TEC), are: • Solar power • Biodegradable materials • Green insulation • The use of smart appliances • Cool roofs • Sustainable resource sourcing • Low-energy house and zero-energy building design
• Electrochromic smart glass • Water efficiency technologies • Sustainable indoor environment technologies.
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ital Energi and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have entered into a 15-year partnership which
year-old CHP gas turbine energy centre which was due for replacement, and Vital is proposing a more-efficient and cost-effective solution. Following extensive analysis of the
trust’s requirements, it has identified a 4.5MWe CHP engine as an alternative to a replacement gas turbine. This will deliver greater efficiencies for the hospital and provide a more-cost- effective energy supply. As the trust’s ESCo energy partner, Vital has provided the finance for the
“Thoughtfully-created design and
construction leave a legacy for future generations to enjoy,” said Goel. “We have a responsibility to
recognise that what we build today should endure and enhance the lives of those who come after us.
Vital’s Leeds PIPES District Heating Network, there is the possibility to make connection to the hospital’s network in the future in order to provide further benefits. • Vital has also recently been
awarded a contract by NHS Lothian to upgrade and improve the existing energy centre and infrastructure of St John’s Hospital in Livingston in a deal that will save 2,649 tonnes of carbon and £644,000 in energy costs every year.
www.vitalenergi.co.uk “But great design and construction
shouldn't come at an environmental cost, but rather work in a sustainable relationship with the environment and make minimal impact.”
www.teraciel.com
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