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New Plymouth school is one of greenest in the UK
Published:  21 October, 2009

A new school in Plymouth is using "free" renewable energy for all its heating needs, making it one of the greenest schools in the UK. Brook Green Centre for Learning employs ground source heat pumps and solar panels for all space heating and hot water, while an advanced passive ventilation system cools the building in summer and ensures low CO2 levels throughout the year.

A sophisticated building management system (BMS) from Trend Controls Systems ensures the energy systems operate at maximum efficiency. KK Controls & Equipment Ltd - a Plymouth-based Trend System Integrator - was chosen to install the BMS on a dedicated IT network.

At the heart of the BMS are six Trend IQ3 controllers, which deliver web pages to a display screen in the school's restaurant. This enables pupils and staff to see clearly how the heating, cooling and hot water systems are operating, in real time.

www.trend-controls.com

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