Whether you manage a school or a large educational campus, continuous heat and power is essential for safety, comfort, and uninterrupted learning. Power failures can disrupt classes, damage equipment, and create compliance risks issues no Facilities Manager wants to face. We’ve delivered standby generator and CHP solutions for universities including Exeter, Cambridge, Canterbury Christ Church and East Anglia.Â
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems generate heat and electricity simultaneously, making them ideal for larger educational sites with significant hot water demand. Campuses with swimming pools, sports facilities, or student accommodation often benefit most from CHP technology for heating and power.
These systems lower energy costs, can reduce carbon emissions by up to 30%, and help meet sustainability targets.
At Shenton Group, we maintain and optimise CHP systems to ensure they operate at peak efficiency and deliver the highest possible return on investment. For educational facilities running long hours, this means lower bills, greener energy, and reliable performance without compromise.
University estates carry particular demands worth naming explicitly: large-scale student accommodation with continuous hot water demand, research facilities requiring uninterrupted power (see our Science & Research page), and phased construction programmes that need power infrastructure to keep pace with new buildings coming online. We’ve delivered:Â
If the unthinkable happens and mains power fails, having a backup generator system ensures your site isn’t left in the dark. We design robust solutions for resilience and compliance, giving FM teams confidence that critical life safety services such as emergency lighting and lifts will continue to operate.
When a permanent generator isn’t required, our Power Call emergency generator rental connection service provides rapid response and peace of mind.
See how we’ve helped schools and universities maintain power continuity and reduce energy costs:
Client: Whitehead Building ServicesLocation: Exeter Products/ Services BACKGROUND For many years Exeter university has been growing rapidly, and with growth comes the need for consistent investment into the campus’s infrastructure. With this in mind, East Park was developed to provide further accommodation for undergraduate students. The development consisted of 100 standard bedrooms and 504 en-suite … Continued
BACKGROUND Project Capella was a £79m research laboratory development for the University of Cambridge. The University wanted a fast-track build, and as a result, some very fast-track methods of construction were required throughout the project. However, as a heavily serviced research laboratory with considerably complex and intricate M&E components, design coordination and collaboration with other … Continued
Client: Canterbury Christ Church UniversityLocation: Canterbury South East Products/ Services: BACKGROUND In 2018 Canterbury Christ Church University was building a new halls of residence campus for its students. This prosperous university has over 18k of enrolled students all of which are guaranteed accommodation either on campus or around the city. Mechanical and Electrical contracting firm … Continued
Sat, October 01, 2011 – IT Manager, Lift Manufacturers
Sat, October 01, 2011 – IT Manager, Lift Manufacturers The installation of the air conditioning was completed on time and to our complete satisfaction.
Ian Hedges – Briggs & Forrester
Shenton Group provide us with excellent estimating support on many projects, always returning on time or advising up-front if it’s something they can’t offer, which is invaluable.Their professional and pro-active approach has cemented them as one of our go to providers for generator and UPS systems.
Tue, December 04, 2012 – Branch Manager at Electrical Reseller
Tue, December 04, 2012 – Branch Manager at Electrical Reseller Compared to FG Wilson, you guys are in a different league.
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Home Owner, Private House
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Home Owner, Private House You are very kind as I have recieved the most delicious looking bottle of red wine in the smartest presentation case along with the most useful accessories! Thank you so much to you and everyone at shentongroup, I could not be more grateful. We will drink … Continued
Fri, June 24, 2011 – Services Manager – International Publisher
Fri, June 24, 2011 – Services Manager – International Publisher Thank you to all concerned. This project was executed effectively and efficiently. All your staff and contractors were excellent.
Fri, June 13, 2014 – Financial Director of Award winning Butcher
Fri, June 13, 2014 – Financial Director of Award winning Butcher It’s been a pleasure working with your company and should you wish to use as a reference site in future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Mon, February 9, 2015 – Telecommunications Officer, Major Aerospace Company
Mon, February 9, 2015 – Telecommunications Officer, Major Aerospace Company Good Morning David, I would just like to drop you a few lines of praise for the company. I am really impressed by the service we have received from, survey, to quote, delivery and installation of the above subject, overall a very satisfied customer and, … Continued
Mon, January 19, 2015 – Head of IT Infrastructure, University
Mon, January 19, 2015 – Head of IT Infrastructure, University Echoing ****** comments, many thanks indeed to all those involved in completing this work very professionally. We are very happy with the outcome and Shenton’s approach to working with us.
Wed, August 31, 2016 – Project Manager, M&E Company
Wed, August 31, 2016 – Project Manager, M&E Company I understand everything was up and running by 8:15pm, which was absolutely brilliant and the ***** Director was very pleased.  Thanks for all your help last night; I know it was very last minute. We will be forwarding the official order this morning.  I believe its things … Continued
Wed, February 4, 2015 – Senior Systems Technician, Defence Company
Wed, February 4, 2015 – Senior Systems Technician, Defence Company The project management of the replacement UPS at ***** was dealt with in a professional manner which included a site recce proving vital to the success of the end result…The services that shentongroup provide to this site is valued. To date, shentongroup have responded in a timely … Continued
Manager – Wireless Network Distributor
Shenton Group has done an amazing job. Now we can maintain continuity when powercuts occur as lighting, IT equipment, telephones, heating and air conditioning are all supported by the UPS and the Power Call service. We are extremely impressed with the company and its service, support and expertise.
Fri, November 7, 2014 – Electrical Site Foreman, Building Services Company
Fri, November 7, 2014 – Electrical Site Foreman, Building Services Company I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your site team for the excellent service you provided for the recent generator hire at the hospital. Special thanks goes to Tom and Doug for their professional manner in conducting the initial site … Continued
