… and then integrating renewable energy sources. Any remaining building related CO₂e emissions can then be offset by offsite renewable energy generation. Measures identified to reduce building CO₂e emissions include improving building fabric, installing heat recovery plant, installing heat pumps, replacing / upgrading equipment and improving general housekeeping measures. The greatest reductions are made through Gas…
… from building reductions CO²e displaced by offsite generation Remaining CO²e to offset 1,000 0 2,000 2,000 4,000 BAU (2022) Potential (2022) 5,000 Lighting Cooling Heating and DHW ICT Ventilation Catering Laundry Plant room Equipment and other An nu al CO ²e em iss io ns .t CO ²e Cumbria County Council Serving the people of Cumbria 8 2022 2023 2024 2026 2027 20282025 £700k £1.6m…
… in an increasing proportion of building CO₂e emissions as the national grid decarbonises (in line with the projections shown in Appendix 6 - Assumptions). Lighting Cooling Heating and DHW ICT Ventilation Catering Laundry Plant room Equipment and other 2.2 Benchmarking and Prioritisation The sections above describe the amount of energy used and CO₂e emitted by different building types and requirements but do…
… the energy usage requirements for Cumbria House. The largest requirement is for ICT, this is reflected in the large electricity usage for the building. Reduce demand. Improve energy efficiency. Integrate renewable energy sources. Sourcing energy from renewable sources. Cost to implement Lighting - internal Lighting - external Chilling Heating ICT DHW Ventilation Catering Plant room Miscellaneous / small…
… for catering. Long Converting gas laundry to electric See converting gas catering to electric. Long Replacing / upgrading equipment This involves upgrading or replacing equipment that is not operating efficiently. Examples include replacing single speed pumps in a plant room with new variable speed pumps or replacing individual kettles in a large office with centralised provision of boiling water…