CASE STUDY

Anglian Learning Trust
Decarbonisation

Project

Trust-wide PV Installation

Location

Essex

Project Value

£1.5M

Time Frame

4 months (on site)

Service(s) Provided

Site Masterplanning + Project Management + Principal Designer

To assist Anglian Learning in achieving ‘net zero’, a strategic approach has been taken based around ‘fabric first’, reducing electrical demand from the grid and then switching to electrically generated hot water and heating.

Funding very rarely facilitates a ‘whole site’ approach to decarbonisation so an elemental approach has been taken. PCH mapped out electrical supplies, assessed peak demand and identifies locations for PV to be installed based upon the condition of the roof areas.

A trust-wide approach was taken to maximise value for money and all PV arrays were connected to an (alarmed) monitoring portal.

This strategic approach has meant that consideration could be given to an electric heating option as and when boiler plant reaches the end of its operable life.

I am delighted to be able to provide a reference for PCH Associates. They are always quick and efficient in assessing condition issues and assemble a plan of action that sometimes includes the sourcing of funding to cover the cost of works. Their “can do” attitude, good humour and professionalism is exemplary.

Peter Melville

Chief Operating Officer, South West Essex Community Education Trust

PCH Associates has been instrumental in helping our school to secure Capital Improvement Funding of £2.5m from the DfE. The firm’s planning has been meticulous. Senior staff have been very attentive to our needs and a pleasure to work with.

Simon Caink

Business Manager, Southend High School for Girls Academy Trust

PCH have proved to be an extremely useful strategic partner for Southend High School for Boys. They have a site masterplan, based on accurate data, which has led to six successful bids in the last three years.

Simon Oxenham

Director of Resources, NASBM Associate Practitioner, Southend High School for Boys

Having worked with PCH Associates on a number of significant projects over the years they have unfailingly provided an efficient and effective service with all parties involved. PCH Associates are at all time proactive, efficient and courteous and above all extremely thorough and practical in their approach.

Sue Bond

School Business Manager, Greenacre Academy

I am more than happy to provide a reference for PCH Associates and would not hesitate to recommend PCH Associates to other Academies and Trusts.

Kate Evans

Executive Head, Anglian Learning Trust

We have now worked with PCH Associates for four years and each year we have been successful with bids to the CIF fund, amounting to over £1 million over the period. Without the help of PCH I doubt we would have been so successful.

Dr Fraser Campbell

Head teacher, Walderslade Girls School

It is with pleasure that I write this recommendation for Mark Hatley and his team at PCH Associates Ltd. At all times, the service we received was performed with professionalism, patience and efficiency. Explanation and advice was provided when it was required and written reports were prepared to tight deadlines when necessary.

Katrien Meire

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