The UK aspires to reduce total carbon emissions by 78% by 2035, compared to 2020 levels, and become net zero carbon by 2050.

allowing many different solutions to be evaluated, so that the best one could be found.. Optimised energy use.Extensive environment modelling and energy analysis in the model was used to optimise energy use.

Carried out by Bryden Wood’s CIBSE accredited Low Carbon Consultants, it encompassed all key variables, such as air flow, condensation levels, and heat sources.The energy efficiencies achieved through different design iterations can be seen in the chart.. After testing in the virtual environment, Photovoltaic (PV) roof panels, and Combined Power and Heat Units (CHP), were identified as the most efficient energy solutions.CHPs deliver clean, low-carbon thermal and electrical energy, and were carefully sized to match the building’s electricity and hot water usage.

In Barnet Copthall, CHP alone reduced carbon emissions by 91.1 tonnes pa; and by 56.7 tonnes pa for Barnet Leisure Centre..Intelligent air handling.

Air handling systems were designed to use as little energy as possible, whilst ensuring a healthy, fresh indoor environment.

So demand control ventilation, activated by CO. 2. sensors, provides an optimal level of fresh air in fitness areas.Gogan believes it would be unforgivably unrealistic to think we could simply abandon the existing coal power plant infrastructure.

These plants are the source of reliable electricity for citizens that need it across the world, and maintaining that energy is incredibly important for economic growth in places like Asia, China, India and Africa, as well as being vital for resilience against the climate impacts these areas are already facing..Furthermore, in countries with old coal, including the US, Canada and Europe, entire communities are economically reliant on the coal plants.

Shutting them down would cause substantial unemployment and hardship.In the United States alone there are 260 gigawatts of operating coal.