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Salix Attending ASCL Annual Conference

Submitted by Salix on Tue, 27/02/2018 - 5:07pm

The conference is taking place at the ICC in Birmingham on the 9th and 10th March 2018.

This year, the conference will explore the unique but important opportunities and responsibilities school and college leaders have to work in partnership with leaders from business and the community to deliver the very best support and opportunities for children and young people, now and in the future.

Click here to view the conference programme.

Press Release: Energy efficiency refurbishment for Winstanley College set to save Sixth Form thousands

Submitted by Salix on Wed, 21/02/2018 - 1:58pm

A sixth form college in Wigan is set to save tens of thousands of pounds and significantly reduce its carbon footprint by investing in a range of energy efficiency upgrades.

Winstanley Sixth Form College chose to install several energy efficiency technologies including lighting upgrades and boiler replacements.  The projects have allowed the college to take in more students without increasing its energy use or carbon footprint.

Salix attending ESTA’s aM&T Conference

Submitted by Salix on Wed, 21/02/2018 - 1:48pm

The CPD certified conference will be taking place in the Premier Lounge of the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on Thursday 8th March 2018.

The aM&T us the UK’s leading event showcasing the latest in bespoke metering, monitoring, technology and energy services. Now in its 16th year, the conference provides delegates with policy information, best practice case study examples, in-depth clinic sessions and over 40 class-leading technology companies who can assist with energy management requirements.

Salix Exhibiting at the Academies Event 2018: The Future of State Schooling

Submitted by Salix on Wed, 21/02/2018 - 12:04pm

The conference is taking place at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester on 28th February 2018.

The Academies event will deliver unique insights into the major developments in the education sector. It will also cover what the future holds for schools and academies as they plan for the future and strive to deliver a fair and consistent education for pupils.

Press Release: Rochdale Borough Council set to save thousands thanks to school energy upgrades

Submitted by Salix on Mon, 19/02/2018 - 1:55pm

Energy consumption is an increasingly important consideration for public sector organisations as they look to reduce expenditure and minimise environmental impact. With this in mind it is key to identify affordable energy-reduction strategies reducing costs and emissions.

There are a number of cost-effective options available to public sector organisations to help them reduce their energy consumption and improve their sustainability. Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council chose to undertake a transformational energy efficiency project with the support of Salix Finance.

Press Release: Lincoln College set to save thousands thanks to green lighting upgrade

Submitted by Salix on Fri, 16/02/2018 - 8:52am

For public sector organisations across the country, energy consumption is an important consideration as they look ahead to reduce their outgoing spend and minimise their environmental impact in an increasingly energy conscious environment.

With this in mind, identifying affordable energy-reduction strategies to help with these costs is a key strategy being adopted by those within the public sector a bid to drive down energy costs and reduce carbon emissions.

Taking a Holistic Approach to Energy Efficiency in Schools

Submitted by Salix on Wed, 14/02/2018 - 3:47pm

There is significant opportunity for schools to become more involved in their environmental impact and to create a sustainable site for staff, pupils and parents.

Taking a holistic approach to energy efficiency can dramatically reduce energy and maintenance costs, lower a school’s greenhouse gas emissions and improve the learning environment.

What is a Holistic Approach?

Salix Exhibiting at Oxfordshire Head teachers' Conference

Submitted by Salix on Mon, 12/02/2018 - 3:58pm

The Oxfordshire Head teachers' conference is taking place from the 21st – 23rd February at the Crowne Plaza in Stratford–upon-Avon and is supported by Oxfordshire Teaching Schools Alliance.

The conference will deliver expertise on current topics in primary schools across the curriculum through seminars, workshops and demonstrations. Around 230 delegates are due to attend, representing over 150 of Oxfordshire’s Primary and Secondary Schools.

Wales Funding Programme Deadline Approaching – 16th March 2018

Submitted by Salix on Wed, 31/01/2018 - 11:34am

Public sector organisations are invited to apply for Green Growth Wales repayable funding for projects delivering energy efficiency, renewable energy and resource efficiency in the 2017/18 financial year.

Finance is available for projects with a sufficiently prepared business case - if your project is not yet at submission stage, but is expected to reach that point by the end of the current financial year Salix would still like to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is the 16th March 2018*

New Inn Primary School in Torfaen County Borough Council used Salix interest-free funding of £29,060 to replace their lighting

Submitted by Salix on Thu, 25/01/2018 - 4:32pm

New Inn was the first Primary School in Torfaen to receive Salix interest-free funding. There was a need to replace their dated, existing lighting throughout the school with more efficient T5 lighting. The difference in the lighting levels has made a considerable difference to the learning environment for both staff and pupils.

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