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Colloide Awarded Contract to Decarbonise Bloomsbury Heat and Power Network
Colloide, a leading process engineering company specialising in sustainable solutions, has been awarded the contract to undertake the first phase of upgrades to the Bloomsbury Heat and Power Network (BHPN). This initiative is a collaborative effort between the University of London,University College London (UCL), and SOAS University of London
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Colloide Awarded Contract to Decarbonise Bloomsbury Heat and Power Network
Colloide, a leading process engineering company specialising in sustainable solutions, has been awarded the contract to undertake the first phase of upgrades to the Bloomsbury Heat and Power Network (BHPN). This initiative is a collaborative effort between the University of London,University College London (UCL), and SOAS University of London, aiming to decarbonise the Bloomsbury estate by 99%.
The Bloomsbury Heat and Power Network (BHPN), which has been operational for over 80 years, currently serves more than 50,000 students across the participating institutions. The existing gas- and oil-fired systems will be replaced with low-carbon air source heat pumps and electric boilers. This project is expected to drive a substantial reduction in emissions, significantly advancing the universities’ net-zero carbon goals.
A £7.2 million grant from the Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) will partially fund this project, supporting the transition to sustainable heating solutions. The GHNF is a government-backed initiative aimed at developing low and zero-carbon heat networks across England.
The Bloomsbury project is scheduled for completion by 2030. Participating universities are also reviewing further decarbonisation opportunities through building fabric improvements and estate upgrades.
