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University of Reading fume cupboard ventilation improvements result in impressive carbon and financial savings

Submitted by Salix on Fri, 24/11/2017 - 9:33am

The University of Reading identified fume cupboards that had been running 24/7 since they were installed, and by investing a total of £1,010,000, they undertook a programme of works to improve the efficiency of these fume cupboards.  Funding for the project included £187,000 of interest-free Salix funding, £418,000 from the Salix/HEFCE joint funded Revolving Green Fund (RGF4) and £405,000 of their own internal funding,

Lincoln College Group making substantial saving through LED lighting upgrade

Submitted by Salix on Thu, 23/11/2017 - 9:54am

The college group used £704,849 of Salix interest free funding to replace 7,000 inefficient light fittings throughout their estate, resulting in significant carbon and financial savings.

Green Gown 2017 Winners Announced

Submitted by Salix on Wed, 22/11/2017 - 11:54am

Last week Salix were fortunate to attend the Green Gown awards 2017 hosted by the EAUC in Manchester. The event celebrated the incredible sustainability initiatives of 113 finalists, representing over 1.5 million students and 244 thousand staff. EAUC CEO Iain Patton co-hosted the ceremony alongside poet and Chancellor of the University of Manchester, Lemn Sissay, MBE. 

This year’s UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards’ winners and finalists are proving post-16 education is at the forefront of the effort to deliver solutions to the most pressing global challenges of our time.

Funding Available to the Scottish Public Sector to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Submitted by Salix on Tue, 21/11/2017 - 2:01pm

In May 2017, the Scottish Government released a further £4.7 million of interest-free funding to support energy efficiency projects across the Scottish public sector, as part of Scotland’s plan to deliver their national carbon reduction target.

The funding enables the public sector to scale up and widen their project scope by matching public sector capital with an interest- free loan, with the option to create a ring-fenced invest to save fund.

Salix Exhibiting and Speaking at the Academies Show 2017

Submitted by Salix on Tue, 21/11/2017 - 9:18am

The Academies Show is taking place on 22nd November at the NEC in Birmingham.

Now in its 7th year, the show is the leading education management event for schools with over 3000 delegates due to attend.

Salix Exhibiting at NHS Property Conference - Building Blocks of the Five Year Forward View

Submitted by Salix on Fri, 10/11/2017 - 8:59am

The conference will take place on November 22nd at One Great George Street, London.

NHS Property 2017 is in its sixth year of the annual event and will provide the perfect opportunity for around 250 senior NHS personnel who have an interest in and responsibility for property and land, to come together with their peers to hear from senior level policy makers, strategists and solution providers. The Conference is also an opportunity for NHS staff members to be part of a knowledge sharing platform.

Salix Exhibiting at NGA Annual Conference

Submitted by Salix on Thu, 09/11/2017 - 2:31pm

The conference will be taking place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel on Saturday 18th November 2017.

The NGA conferences allow members to hear the latest news on a range of issues, providing opportunities to network and share best practice. Delegates will be able to discuss current issues affecting school governance at local and national levels, as well as visiting a wide range of exhibitors.

Salix Exhibiting at Universities & Healthcare Estates and Innovation

Submitted by Salix on Fri, 03/11/2017 - 9:19am

The conference will take place on the 14th and 15th November 2017 at The University of Birmingham.

Universities & Healthcare Estates and Innovation is a unique conference and exhibition that addresses some of the key issues facing the University and Healthcare sectors. The conference addresses each issue from a University perspective, and then from a Healthcare perspective - allowing delegates to gain insight into both areas.

Salix Exhibiting at The Association of Colleges Annual Conference

Submitted by Salix on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 12:26pm

The AoC Annual Conference will be taking place on the 14th and 15th November at the ICC in Birmingham.

The conference brings together the further education sector to learn, develop, influence, support and exchange information, combining keynote speakers, plenary and breakout sessions which will inform, stimulate debate and provide the latest news from senior figures in government, education and wider business sectors.

The latest innovations to support colleges will be found in the conferences exhibition area.

Salix - CHP Workshops – Agenda announced

Submitted by Salix on Fri, 27/10/2017 - 11:11am

Salix Finance is pleased to announce three CPD certified Combined Heat and Power (CHP) workshops in November and December 2017.

The CHP workshops are free to attend and are open to all public sector organisations. They are an excellent opportunity to learn more about CHP, including best practise for their design and operation, and will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet and share knowledge with peers. Salix will also discuss how its interest-free loans can be utilised to help with the upfront costs of installation.

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