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Coventry University net zero ambitions move closer with next phase of energy network project
Works will be taking place in Jordan Well outside the Richard Crossman building
University news / Student news
Monday 13 October 2025
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Work is underway on the next phase of a major project connecting several Coventry University buildings to the city’s district energy network.
The scheme will see 11 university buildings join the network by Spring 2026 as part of the university’s efforts to reach net zero by 2030.
The district energy network is a 6.6km underground system that transports heat from the city’s waste incinerator to supply energy with only around one quarter of the carbon emissions of natural gas.
On 20th October the next phase in the project will begin in Jordan Well between the junctions with Much Park Street and Cox Street, running alongside the university’s Richard Crossman building.
This work, which will take around a month, will see temporary traffic lights and some fencing on paths, although pedestrian access will remain open.
Construction will take place at night, though the traffic lights and fencing will remain in place at all times, restricting the road to one lane.
Work at the Charles Ward building is already complete, with those at the Sir Frank Whittle building and neighbouring Student Centre set to finish soon.
Works continue near to the Alma building at the roundabout where Alma Street meets Lower Ford Street and Raglan Street towards The Cycle Works.
We’re proud of the efforts we’re making for the Group to become net zero by 2030 and this project to connect our buildings to the district energy network is an important step on our journey.
We’re excited to be entering this new phase of the works and we will make every effort to keep disruption to a minimum. We appreciate people’s patience and understanding during this time as we make these strides towards a greener and more sustainable campus.
Mark Cammies, Chief Executive of Coventry University Enterprise Ltd
The university’s efforts to reach net zero by 2030 have been supported by a grant of almost £13million from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, which is funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and delivered by Salix Finance Limited.
The grant has also seen around 800 solar panels installed across the city centre campus to help generate energy and reduce emissions, and it is hoped the full project could reduce the Group’s carbon emissions by more than 1,300 tonnes per year – more than a fifth of its annual carbon emissions arising from the use of fossil fuels.
Find out more about Coventry University’s sustainable development.
