Energy & Sustainability

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[ The journey ]

Carbon neutral isn't a single smart decision…
it's hundreds of them.

For estates that need quality, flexibility and value on their journey to Net Zero. For example, most schools know they need to act. Few have the time, fewer still the budget or expertise to navigate the technology, the funding, the procurement and the competing priorities - none can do all of that and still focus on what matters most - education.

We navigate you through everything. We make it manageable.

One relationship, a shared end-to-end journey - from immediate cost savings and funding you didn't know existed, to a long-term strategy that delivers ongoing cost savings and helps your estate achieve net zero.

Because we come from education, every recommendation is made with a clear understanding of the financial, operational and curriculum pressures you face. Energy improvements designed around you and your school, not the other way around.

Unfortunately, as you may well have already discovered, there's no silver bullet when it comes to becoming carbon neutral.

As you will soon discover, fortunately, there's Catalysis.

[ Catalysis Hubs ]

Your Net Zero Delivery Partner

Catalysis Energy Hub gives schools, colleges and Multi-Academy Trusts a single point of access to a coordinated network of trusted energy, sustainability and education specialists.

Rather than having to source, contract and manage multiple suppliers, consultants and funding applications yourself, we coordinate the whole journey for you - with trusted local partners who understand your specific challenges and how to meet them.

About Catalysis Hubs
About Catalysis Hubs
A staged, manageable process
Your journey to
Net Zero

1. Energy bill review

We check your eligibility for rebates, including Climate Change Levy relief. We handle the application process to source new income, backdated where applicable, with no upfront cost.

2. System usage analysis

A full analysis of your energy data and on-site inspection helps us draw a clear savings plan with savings in the region of 20–30%.

3. Sustainable technology monitoring

We continually monitor your systems, with regular impact reports and a regularly updated savings plan. A kinder learning environment and improved efficiency as one.

4. Curriculum enrichment

We connect your school with local environmental organisations, employers and community groups who can support project-based learning, careers engagement, volunteering and environmental initiatives. All included, and all centred on your curriculum priorities.

5. Heating system efficiency

Analysis, installation and maintenance of high-efficiency heating systems. Minimal upfront cost, typically self-funding in {X} years, with ongoing savings of 20–30%.

6. Energy grants

We identify grant opportunities and manage the application process - funding you can direct toward your wider carbon neutral strategy.

7. Solar and thermal energy

Feasibility, installation and ongoing maintenance of solar and other renewable energy solutions (all available with finance options). The final, essential step on your journey to carbon neutral.

Why Catalysis?

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Education
comes first
Every recommendation is made with a clear understanding of how the education system works - financially, operationally and educationally. We work around your dates and budget cycles, so progress never competes with the school day.
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All you need.
All in budget.
We coordinate a consortium of carefully selected specialists who cover every stage of your Net Zero journey. Large-consultancy expertise, at prices built for education budgets.
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Sustainability that enriches learning
Our local partnerships mean your sustainability strategy can become part of the educational experience - connecting students with green careers, environmental projects and community initiatives. So much more than just an estates project.
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Connected to the wider picture
We actively track regional and national sustainability initiatives, funding programmes and policy developments - keeping you informed of emerging opportunities that can accelerate your journey and reduce costs.

Built on collaboration

Catalysis Energy Hub is the first specialist service developed by Catalysis Hubs.

We make collaboration simple. Rather than schools having to painstakingly source, specify, coordinate and manage multiple suppliers and consultants themselves, we thread the right expertise together into a single, successful relationship - managed on your behalf.

Save time, save hassle, save money, achieve Net Zero compliance and make a genuine difference to your school, your students and your community.

[ Start your journey ]

Ready for Good Growth?

Let’s talk. But first a promise…  no commitments and no hard sell. Just an honest and informed conversation about where you are now, where you need to get to, and the many ways that we can help.

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