Secondary one of first in UK to be net zero

ONE of the UK's first net zero carbon secondary schools has opened.

- By STAFF REPORTER

Brook Mead Academy, off Groby Road in Leicester, is equipped with solar panels, air source heat pumps and a natural ventilation system, meaning that the school can operate without fossil fuels for heating or cooking.

Energy efficiency, combined with onsite renewable power, allow the building to offset its greenhouse gas emissions, making it one of the most environmentally-friendly school buildings in the country.

In addition to the environmental benefits, the ventilation systems also provide students and staff with consistently fresh and filtered air, supporting wellbeing and improving indoor air quality.