Edinburgh University has revealed plans to create an £11 million energy centre to provide low-carbon electricity for its Easter Bush campus.

The Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system will provide energy for the Roslin Institute and the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.

The University is one of the largest CHP producers in the UK and has already invested over £20m in low-carbon energy for its campuses', reducing CO2 emissions by almost 10,000 tonnes annually.

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Overall, the Easter Bush Energy Centre is forecasted to reduce emissions by 2,000 tonnes and is due to be completed in Spring 2017.

Dave Gorman, Director of Social Responsibility and Sustainability, said: "I'm very pleased to see this further investment by the University in Scotland's transition to a more sustainable energy system.

"The University has been a leader in low carbon energy, in large part because of the dedication and expertise of our Estates staff. With the added support of our Easter Bush colleagues, this is another important milestone towards low-carbon, cost-effective energy for the University."

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