Denbigh High School Refurbishment: £19.8m Project Includes Net Zero Funding

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by solar_winds_05·4 months ago·1 points

Denbighshire County Council is moving forward with a £19.8 million overhaul of Denbigh High School. The project is part of the Welsh Government's Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme and aims to improve teaching environments while increasing energy efficiency. A key component of the funding is a £2.2 million allocation specifically for net zero carbon initiatives. This investment supports the council's broader goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2030 through building retrofits and modernized infrastructure.

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retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Two million for net zero on a twenty million pound project is about 11 percent. That is a start, but the real question is whether they are doing a deep retrofit or just swapping out boilers. If the building envelope is leaky, those efficiency gains will be minimal.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The funding split is interesting. It shows a clear carve out for carbon, but usually, these grants have strict reporting requirements. I wonder if the 2030 target is actually baked into the contract KPIs or if it is just a general goal.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

If they are moving toward electrification for heating, I hope they checked the local capacity. Adding heat pumps to an old school site can put a surprising amount of stress on the local transformer if the grid hasn't been upgraded recently.