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Atkins heat decarbonisation study in the UK
4 March 2022
Atkins appointed to deliver heat decarbonisation study across Dept. Work & Pensions estate
Atkins ? a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group ? has been appointed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to carry out a nationwide study into how to decarbonise its entire property portfolio.

Atkins heat decarbonisation study across the UK
The assessment will comprise 50 buildings initially, mainly Job Centre Plus sites across the UK. The focus will be on analysing existing heating systems and insulation in order to recommend a zero carbon alternative to outmoded systems such as fossil-fuel boilers. The project will call on a range of Atkins services including site surveys, analysis of consumption data and carbon emissions and review of assets (including space heating, HWS and ventilation systems). It will also require Net Zero Carbon solutions, the feasibility of connecting to local heat networks, thermal modelling, benefits of solutions and estimated capital costs.
The first phase of the study, now underway, will include a detailed analysis of each building carried out by Atkins teams based around the country. Following this a second phase will be launched to provide guidance on decarbonising the complete portfolio of up to 850 of the department?s buildings.

Isabelle Smith, Associate Director at Atkins sa...