Facilities Directorate
The University of Hull Energy and Water Policy
Energy and Water Policy
As an expression of responsible corporate citizenship, the University is committed
to minimising the adverse environmental impacts of its activities through the
reduction of energy and water consumption.
The University of Hull is committed to reducing its impact on the environment by:
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Reducing carbon emissions by increasing the efficiency of operations and
consumption of fossil fuels at source and from grid supplied electricity.
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Reducing carbon emissions through action by staff following motivation and
awareness campaigns.
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Installing water conservation devices and technology.
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Creating a culture of energy and water conservation through training,
education, curriculum and awareness campaigns.
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Reducing the amount of waste it sends to landfill.
It is the University’s policy to comply fully with the requirements of environmental
legislation and advisory codes of practice having official status. The University will,
however, exceed these requirements where it is practicable for it to do so and
there can be shown to be definite environmental benefits.
The University’s energy policy, together with its detailed targets and performance
indicators, is as follows:
Energy Consumption
The University is committed to reducing its carbon dioxide emissions by increasing
the efficiency of energy consumption, by procuring electricity from ‘green’ sources,
either through the purchase of ‘green’ electricity, or through the use of renewable
energies (if economically viable), and by providing training and support to staff and
students to maximise the potential impact of ‘good housekeeping’.
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Facilities Directorate
The University of Hull Energy and Water Policy
Detailed Targets:
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Reduce electricity consumption by 15% (7.5% through staff and student action
etc and 7.5% through improved technology and control) within the next five
years (baseline 2007).
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Reduce gas and oil consumption combined by 15% (7.5% through staff and
student action etc and 7.5% through improved technology and control) within
the next five years (baseline 2007).
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Meet any increase in the University’s electricity requirements by purchasing
from green sources.
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Monitor energy consumption across the University’s estate.
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Use monitoring information to compare performance with published
benchmarks, and set targets for the reduction of energy consumption.
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Install more efficient technologies where it is economical and practical.
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Specify water efficient appliances and equipment.
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Ensure that student welcome packs include a guidance note on appropriate
‘good housekeeping’ measures and information on the University’s energy policy
and targets.
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Ensure that all new staff are aware of the University’s energy policy and targets.
Water Usage
The University will review opportunities and implement measures for reducing the
use of water.
Detailed Targets:
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Reduce per capita water consumption by 10% across its two campus sites and
residences within the next five years (baseline 2007).
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Monitor water consumption across the University’s estate.
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Use monitoring information to develop benchmarks against which targets can be
set to reduce water consumption.
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Install more efficient technologies where it is economical and practical.
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Specify water efficient appliances and equipment where appropriate.
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Facilities Directorate
The University of Hull Energy and Water Policy
New Building and Refurbishment of Existing Buildings
The University will ensure that that any new building or refurbishment takes the
widest possible consideration of environmental impacts and, in particular, is planned
and carried out to ensure the greatest energy efficiency which is reasonable in the
circumstances.
Detailed Targets:
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To utilise the BREEAM rating specification as specified by HEFCE for every new
building or major refurbishment.
Implementation
Responsibility for implementing and adhering to this Energy Policy lies with the
Facilities Directorate. The policy applies to all bodies under the control of the
University, and all University sites.
The University is committed to monitoring of the progress of its Energy Policy.
Detailed information on objectives, targets and achievements will be published, and
posted as a public access document on the University website.
Author:
Date:
Ian Gibbs
3rd November 2008
Issue:
02
Modification
Updated inline with HECM Project Plan
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