Case studies
Dunston Innovation Centre -Detailed Information
- 3300sq m gross floor area
- High spec, non-traditional materials
- High thermal efficiency
- Varied suite sizes
- Central administration facilities
- Tenancy qualification: IT businesses only
- Earth Energy system provides heating, ventilation and cooling and gives significant savings in running costs
Carbon savings as a result of the earth energy system
Annual CO2 emmissions (kg/22)

Energy and financial savings from the earth energy system
Annual HVAC Energy (kWhm2)

Assuming 4.5p/Kwh
Typical air-conditioned building: annual cost = £42,662
Comfort cooled by earth energy system: annual cost = £10,125
Annual saving in costs = £32,537