Seaton Primary School, UK, a sustainable school

Seaton Primary School in Devon lives out its school motto of 'Caring now for the Future', and is one of a few UK schools to install a range of renewable technologies. A 2.5 kW wind turbine and a 4.7 kW PV array on the roof of the school hall supply electricity directly to the school and have helped reduce CO2 emissions by about 2 tonnes a year. In addition, 48 m2 of solar water heating panels heat the school's outdoor swimming pool. Other green initiatives include class 'Energy Agents' to help reduce energy waste; the after-school 'Eco Club' to monitor energy use; a 2006 Energy Audit resulting in a host of energy efficiency measures; an orchard to provide fruit for pupils and save food miles; and a grey water collection system to supply the school wildlife pond and demonstrate small-scale water power.

Combined Heat and Power Biomass Gasifier

The Combined Heat and Power Biomass Gasifier at University of East Anglia will be fired by woodchips from sustainable sources in Norfolk and will have the effect of reducing UEA's carbon emssions by over 30%. It will open in late 2009 and tours are available.