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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)

Graph showing Annual CO2 emmissions

Energy and financial savings from the earth energy system

Annual HVAC Energy (kWhm2)

Graph showing Annual HVAC Energy

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

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