College campus in Nuneaton to benefit from decarbonisation grant

Solar panels, an air source heat pump and LED lighting are amongst the new equipment due to be installed at the college’s Nuneaton Campus after it was awarded a £3M grant through a government-backed scheme. The scheme was launched to encourage green investment, supporting the Government’s net-zero and clean growth goals. The grant will fund a two-year project that will dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of the college’s estate at Hinckley Road in Nuneaton as part of NWSLC’s sustainability strategy.

Improvements will include:

• An air source heat pump to service four buildings including the sports hall and engineering workshops to include extensive radiator replacement.

• Upgrades to the fabric of the building to include roof insulation, cavity wall insulation and single glazing improvements.

• Solar panels to harness additional low carbon power.

• LED lighting throughout.

Plans include opportunities for students to develop their environmental credentials by taking part in a Student Green Council, gaining access to industry site tours via waste management partner, Suez, and by taking part in educational sessions on recycling.