14 September 2009 Nottingham schools 'biggest ever' carbon emissions cut Two Nottingham schools have achieved the biggest ever carbon emissions cuts through renewable integration ever, according to the firm carrying out improvements on campus. Both the Big Wood and Oakfield schools in the city have dramatically reduced their carbon footprint as part of the Building Schools for the Future refitting scheme. LowC, the firm who has worked with the schools on the scheme, has reduced the building's carbon footprint so much so that it exceeds the standards currently set by government for low carbon schools. Put into planning terms, this is a cut of more than a 90%, when set against 2002 Part L building regulations. The schools now also meet new targets of operating at a carbon intensity of no more than 27kg C02/m2/year, which also helps the local authorities' Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) targets. For the full news article and to be taken to the website, click here |