The project was established by the DfE, led by the Environment, Energy and Construction Unit, with the aim of researching and developing innovative solutions for decarbonising heat across existing school estate settings. The following teams have been appointed to carry out Concept Stage works:

Mott MacDonald – Project Management, quantity survey and routes to market study

Cundall – Energy Pods MEP design

AtkinsRéalis – Energy Pods architecture design, case studies and design guide

Smith and Wallwork – Energy Pods structural stage 3 design

Arcadis – Data study and market engagement