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Glenmoor School – Wood a cleaner alternativeGlenmoor School installed a wood energy boiler for heating – and in the process they have slashed their emissions and reduced their heating costs. See how Glenmoor School is demonstrating leadership to its students and the local community. |
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University of Auckland - continual monitoringThe University of Auckland now uses 41% less energy per student than it did in 1981, thanks to careful energy management. The university continually monitors its energy use, and has introduced targeted energy-efficiency measures, such as upgrading the heating system and introducing automated computer shutdowns. |
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Cashmere High School - wood-fired boilerCashmere High School has future-proofed its energy supply by switching from coal to renewable wood energy to heat its classrooms. The new wood-fired boilers installed in May 2008 produce around five times less particulate emissions than a typical school coal boiler. Carbon emissions have reduced by 216 tonnes per year and the wood-fired system is 14% more efficient. |
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New Zealand schools - warm to pool solar heatingFive New Zealand schools have opted to heat their pools using solar energy resulting in an extended swimming season and warmer pool water. Find out about Coroglen School (Thames-Coromandel); Glamorgan School (Auckland); Matawai School (East Cape); Sefton School (Canterbury); and Whau Valley School (Northland) and their choice to warm their pools with solar heating. |
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