Coventry University heat network delivers 1,300 tonnes of carbon savings
Bring Energy’s Heatline Heat Network has expanded following a major extension, delivered by Vital Energi, that has seen seven buildings on Coventry University’s campus connect and begin receiving low‑carbon heat.
The project has allowed the University to switch off the gas boilers, which will be replaced by much smaller plate heat exchangers. This represents a significant step forward in the University’s decarbonisation programme, removing seven buildings’ dependency on fossil fuels.
The new extension added 2km to the network, bringing to entire scheme to 6.6km
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Heat networks allow organisations to decarbonise without compromising performance or reliability. This connection replaces traditional gas boilers with a proven, low carbon heat source that will serve the University for decades. We know the staff and students at Coventry University care deeply about the environment, and we’re proud to play a part in helping them deliver lower carbon learning and living.
Bring Energy’s heat network already serves nine major buildings in the city centre and was responsible for almost 2,000 tonnes of carbon reduction in 2023 alone. The new extension, which was funded by a grant from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, is expected to save a further 1,300 tonnes of carbon and will play a significant role in Coventry University’s net zero journey.
The seven buildings connecting to the new heat network extension are:
- The Hub
- Alma Building
- Cycle Works
- Elm Bank
- Sir Frank Whittle Engineering and Computing Building
- Student Centre
- Charles Ward
The project takes heat from the Energy from Waste (EfW) plant in Whitley and distributes it via a 6.6 km district heat network connecting 16 buildings throughout the city.
Connecting the university will save an additional 1,300 tonnes of carbon per year
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