A Quick Summary
The Midlands Net Zero Hub has worked successfully with OnGen’s award-winning software, OnGen Expert, to establish opportunities for onsite renewable energy generation and low-carbon heating technologies. Since using OnGen Expert the Midlands Net Zero hub has assessed 112 properties from their site portfolio, ranging from leisure centres to community hubs, projecting potential annual carbon savings of an impressive 33,408 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
OnGen’s solution is really useful in the early stages of decarbonisation, by helping estimate and make informed decisions, enabling us to contribute significantly towards our decarbonisation goals.
Jorge Santana – Low Carbon Energy Project Manager, Midlands Net Zero Hub
The Approach
The Midlands Net Zero hub has been using OnGen Expert for two years as part of its strategy to support local projects in their journey to decarbonise. Hosted by Nottingham City Council, the hub aims to increase the number of net zero projects in the area, while attracting the correct funding for these developments. OnGen Expert reports have proved valuable in providing in-depth results, revealing a 20-year financial breakdown, practical planning constraints and carbon savings. Each assessment produces a report with the findings to enable organisations to build a creditable business case for on-site renewables. The outputs from the software can inform financial decision making and provide the PSDS team with the correct support for funding applications.
The Results
The Midlands Net Zero Hub has been able to use OnGen Expert with ease and users span across a variety of different departments. The Hub has utilised OnGen’s Managed Service where an in-house team of specialists use their expertise to conduct the assessments on the Hub’s behalf. OnGen Expert reports have proved valuable in providing in-depth results, revealing a 20-year financial breakdown, practical planning constraints and carbon savings. Each assessment produces a report with the findings to enable organisations to build a creditable business case for on-site renewables.
The software has helped with 630 technology assessments on 112 sites across the Midlands, accounting for 33,408 tonnes of CO2e of annual carbon savings in air/ground source heat pumps, solar roofs and standalone batteries. Undoubtedly, a valuable asset in the pursuit of net zero targets in the region.
Furthermore, we have now extended our support to the health sector by engaging with NHS Trusts. We already have several organisations consistently involved in Public Sector Decarbonisation, and we are dedicated to helping them make the most of the current funding opportunities. Our collaboration with Local Authorities has already yielded positive outcomes, and we have been able to support non-financed projects, particularly in the development of sustainable solutions for Leisure Centres. These efforts have enabled stakeholders to make well-informed decisions and attract private sector investments.
Jorge Santana – Low Carbon Energy Project Manager, Midlands Net Zero Hub
OnGen Expert and the Managed Service
The Midlands Net Zero Hub are continuing to utilise OnGen Expert along with the Managed Service where an in-house team of renewable consultants use their expertise to conduct the assessments on the hub’s behalf. Over 70 geographical Information System datasets are analysed to identify potential constraints that might compromise the successful deployment of a particular technology. This ensures that the hub saves time and resources, as they are alerted of any obstacles early in the planning process.
Want to get involved?
To enquire for support on a similar project of your own that utilises OnGen’s digital tools, visit the OnGen website or email sales@ongen.co.uk to arrange a meeting. OnGen’s team of in-house renewable energy experts will be happy to demonstrate how OnGen Expert can help your business fulfil its onsite renewable energy potential.
