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.
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.
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:
A leading aerospace manufacturer required urgent temporary power to support essential weekend testing. Shenton Group stepped in with a rapid‑response solution, delivering and commissioning a fully resilient system within one week.
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Discover how Shenton Group delivered rapid-response, centralised power solutions to over 100 critical healthcare sites – meeting every emergency SLA and transforming risk into reliability.
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A major gas network provider was facing critical disruptions due to unreliable generator maintenance. We stepped in with a tailored solution to keep their operations running smoothly – 24/7.
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Explore how Shenton Group powered one of the UK’s leading water utility companies with turnkey generator solutions – including generator for hire UK, standby generator supply, and nationwide generator servicing for utilities.
Sector: Manufacturing Products/ Services The project included six rental generators of varying sizes: one 800 kVA, three 500 kVA, one 300 kVA, and one 200 kVA, supported by six bulk fuel tanks. Additional equipment included cables, delivery, installation, fuel management, cable ramps, and a load bank. Background This case study showcases Shenton Group’s expertise in … Continued
Sector: PharmaceuticalsLocation: Liverpool Products/ Services Background A global biopharmaceutical company, based in the north west of the UK, was expanding due to the increase in demand for pharmaceutical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further manufacturing and cold storage were required on-site, and temporary power was needed for this expansion. Project Overview Shenton Group was tasked … Continued
Client: Wiltshire CouncilSector: Local AuthorityLocation: Porton Down Products/Services Background Porton Science Park provides a platform for Science and Technology to innovate in an environment that welcomes and supports new business start ups. Working in partnership with Wiltshire council and DSTL (the Ministry of Defence’s Defence and Science Technology Laboratory), who are an existing customer, Shenton … Continued
Client: Amazon Direct Sector: Distribution Location: Tilbury Products/ Services Background Amazon Direct is one of the largest distributors in the UK with over 30 warehouses operating currently. In 2021 an unplanned service requirement arose in one of Amazon’s distribution centres, which resulted in the requirement for a rental generator. Shenton Group were asked to provide … Continued
Shenton Group’s solution provides the Bristol City Council network with huge electrical and heat savings and provides reductions in the city’s environmental impact.
Marble Arch Place, located on Bayswater Road, Marylebone, London, is a new mixed-use development. Shenton Group designed, supplied and installed the life safety and backup power solution for the site.
Client: Gratte BrothersSector: Mixed-Use Development Location: Soho, London Products/Services Background Ilona Rose House, set in the heart of Soho, London, is a 31,0,00sqm new-build project spread over 13 floors, including four below ground. With a build cost of £100m, the development will contain shops, restaurants, bars, offices, residential apartments, a gallery and a nightclub. Shenton Group … Continued
Tues, July 22, 2014 – Electrical Supervisor, Electrical and Mechanical Contractors
Tues, July 22, 2014 – Electrical Supervisor, Electrical and Mechanical Contractors I would like to add that your engineer Steve was most helpful today, it,s nice to work with someone who is both professional, courteous & obliging.
Mon, November 30, 2015 – Managing Director, Building Services Company
Mon, November 30, 2015 – Managing Director, Building Services Company For and on behalf of *****, I would like to thank everyone in their efforts and team work leading up to and during this weekend’s shutdown. I truly believe that if it wasn’t for good and collaborated teamwork, the weekend would not have been so successful. Thank … Continued
Mon, June 20, 2016 – Regional Manager, Mechanical and Electrical Company
Mon, June 20, 2016 – Regional Manager, Mechanical and Electrical Company As per our email exchange on Friday, many thanks once again for sorting out this difficult situation, once again shentongroup have demonstrated excellent customer care in what was a difficult situation for us all. We have a few projects starting to come on stream in … 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, June 03, 2015 – Project Manager, Electrical Services Company
Wed, June 03, 2015 – Project Manager, Electrical Services Company …we are very happy with the service you provided and I am sure the Hospital trust are as well. If we have any future projects requiring a generator I will be in contact with you…
Mon, November 30, 2015 – Project Manager, Building Services Company
Mon, November 30, 2015 – Project Manager, Building Services Company Can you please thank all you team for delivering this project yesterday to a successful conclusion. Our client and myself really appreciate all the efforts put in to this project.
Tue, September 18, 2012 – Facilities Manager – Retail Company
Tue, September 18, 2012 – Facilities Manager – Retail Company Following our recent power failure I would like to thank the shentongroup, in particular the Rental division for your help and assistance during that very difficult time. shentongroup showed a very high level of customer service which instilled confidence from the first point of contact … Continued
IT Manager – Solicitors
As an IT Manager within a busy solicitors’ practice, uninterrupted power is critical to our systems, data access, and client service. Although power outages are infrequent, Power Call provides a cost-effective and reassuring solution that ensures full business continuity if the worst should happen. Their service gives us confidence that, in the event of an … Continued
Fri, July 22, 2011 – Contracts Manager – Telecomm FM provider.
Fri, July 22, 2011 – Contracts Manager – Telecomm FM provider. We went out to tender but chose shentongroup as we were particularly impressed with the fact they immediately understood what was required and took the time to understand how we wanted the contract to work. The company has national coverage and offers far more … Continued
Sat, June 11, 2011 – Senior Building Services Engineer – Construction Comapany
Sat, June 11, 2011 – Senior Building Services Engineer – Construction Comapany When the power outaged occurred the generator coped very well. shentongroup did an excellent job and I have no hesitation in recommending the company to others and using it again as the need arises.
Thu, April 25, 2013 – Director, Computer Services Company
Thu, April 25, 2013 – Director, Computer Services Company The install all went well, your guy was great, very helpfull.
Wed, July 27, 2016 – Owner, Production Services Company
Wed, July 27, 2016 – Owner, Production Services Company Just a quick note to say thank you to you and your team for another fantastic year of generator delivery! Everything is so easy and I’m sure that is down to you personally. Doug and Tom were excellent as ever – they are so efficient (and also said … Continued
