Bradford Grammar School Partners with NVC Lighting to Achieve Major Energy Savings

The school has been working closely with NVC Lighting on a major lighting upgrade, replacing its outdated and inefficient fluorescent and incandescent lighting with high performance LED solutions.

This extensive project involved installing commercial LED lighting throughout the school, from the historic Price Hall to a range of traditional and modern classrooms, cutting-edge sports facilities, and the theatre. The upgrade has also encompassed all corridors, stairwells, kitchens, workshops, laboratories, and outdoor areas such as pathways and car parks.

NVC Lighting additionally provided all the emergency lighting required, all fully integrated into the school’s building management system.

Ian Clint, Head of Estates at BGS, said:

This project has been a great success and one I’m extremely proud of. By working closely with NVC Lighting’s expert team, site surveys and assessments demonstrated the significant benefits of the scheme, addressing rising energy costs and the opportunity to reduce our carbon footprint, while also enhancing the learning environment to improve student performance and well-being.

It was a no brainer; I recommended the project, and it was approved by the senior management team and governors.

The result for BGS has been outstanding. With NVC Lighting’s high-quality solutions installed, integrated with smart lighting control technology, the school has made a 34% saving in its energy costs, over £5,500 per month.

The buildings at BGS are architecturally stunning, and the entire school community is extremely proud of them,

Ian continued.

We now have a lighting scheme across the estate that exceeds the standards of a high-performing educational facility. I’d like to thank NVC Lighting for their exceptional support. They’ve gone above and beyond—not only providing superior, cost-effective lighting solutions, but also excelling in product availability, delivery times, and customer service throughout the project.

As a leader in the education sector for LED lighting, NVC Lighting offers schools and colleges a complete end-to-end service, from site surveys and assessments, right through to technical support and design services.  The company’s LED lighting solutions are high quality, easy to install and maintain, and can be integrated with smart lighting control technology to maximise energy savings and positively impact student and staff performance. 

Allister Szczepanski, Regional Sales Manager for NVC Lighting, commented:

BGS is such a prestigious school, so we were delighted to have been specified for this project.

We have worked in partnership with Ian and his team throughout the whole process, developing a fantastic relationship to deliver a lighting upgrade scheme that adds real value to the school.

As part of the scheme, a range of products from NVC Lighting’s extensive range of commercial LED lighting solutions were installed, including the company’s popular YALE PRO (surface and suspended lighting solution), along with STERLING PRO (ENEC approved LED panels), DENALI (IK10 and IP65 rated circular bulkhead for amenity spaces), WESTMINSTER (IP54 rated low glare downlight) and WASHINGTON (IP54 rated wide beam recessed downlight).

YALE PRO is a robust luminaire and benefits from UGR<19 low glare, which is particularly useful in schools, colleges, classrooms and office environments, where better glare control is required.  Complete with IP40 and IK10 ratings, YALE PRO is ideal for use in corridors, circulation areas and communal spaces including areas of leisure and increased physical activity.  Available in three sizes (4ft, 5ft & 6ft) YALE PRO is power selectable allowing a choice of 4 different outputs that can be selected during installation.

Every product in NVC Lighting’s PRO range is L80, 100,000 hours rated and comes complete with a comprehensive 7-year warranty that not only applies to all fittings, but also to emergency batteries.

There are so many benefits of installing high-quality LED lighting systems in schools, particularly when it comes to the learning environment and improving academic performance,

continued Allister.

Another key driver is the energy efficiency of LED lights, consuming significantly less electricity compared to traditional incandescent or fluorescent fittings.  LED solutions also offer a longer lifespan, further reducing ongoing maintenance and replacement costs.

NVC Lighting understands that the educational sector is a demanding environment, with so many different room types that all have their own lighting needs and requirements.

For those responsible for the specification of lighting within the education industry, the company’s ‘Lighting in Education’ guide provides information and support on everything a specifier will need to know. From compliance and the best solutions for inside a facility, to outdoor spaces and the importance of emergency lighting.

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