Harper Adams University College is the largest specialist land-based higher education institution in the UK.  To promote alternative renewable energy technologies, they installed a prototype biomass generator on campus in 2005.  It is fuelled using waste wood and fuel crops that are grown on campus and generates electricity and heat for a number of the buildings.  Since installation, the generator has saved Harper Adams an annual amount of 600+ tonnes of CO2, and have received orders for their biomass system.  They have promoted the use and awareness of renewable energy sources by example.

Severn Trent has identified that a large proportion of its emissions is methane, a by-product from landfill sites and treatment works that it owns.  They are focusing their efforts on using methane, increasing energy efficiency and reducing fuel-related transport emissions, in response to a changing climate.

There are other great case studies in the West Midlands to look at.  Visit Business in the Community's website to find out more.