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In education, temperature control isn’t just about comfort, it’s about safeguarding learning, preserving reputation, and ensuring staff and students can thrive. When systems fail or upgrades are planned, educational institutions across the UK need trusted partners to help them stay operational.
At Rapid Energy, we take pride in supporting their success by helping schools, colleges, and universities avoid costly disruptions through dependable, temporary heating and cooling solutions when they need them most.
Here are some stories of how education providers took action to protect their environments and how we assisted them.
Keeping a London College Operational During a Refurbishment
A renowned London college needed a temporary heating solution during a major refurbishment. With limited space and a need to supply heating across multiple air handling units (AHUs), they turned to Rapid Energy for help.
How We Supported the Solution:
- Delivered 35 x 36kW electric boilers
- Provided 210m of heating hose and necessary power connections
- Assisted with installation and commissioning
What This Meant for the College:
✔ Uninterrupted heating allowed classes to continue as scheduled
✔ Optimal boiler placement ensured efficient system integration across the campus
✔ Provided the college with the time and flexibility needed to complete their heating upgrades
Restoring Cooling at a London University Office
With rising temperatures and failed chillers, a London university needed an urgent cooling solution to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for staff in one of their office blocks. The facilities team acted quickly, partnering with Rapid Energy to install a temporary system before the summer heat intensified.
How We Supported the Solution:
- Supplied 3 x 150kW chillers
- Delivered hoses, power cabling, and a shared manifold
- Completed same-day installation and commissioning
What This Meant for the University:
✔ Comfort was restored quickly for staff
✔ Avoided operational disruption and reputational risk
✔ The success of the project led to an extended hire and plans to work with Rapid Energy the following year
Cooling a Midlands University Sports Hall for Graduation
Ahead of a major graduation event, a Midlands university needed reliable cooling for its sports hall, expected to host up to 1,700 guests. After issues with previous suppliers, the estates team turned to Rapid Energy for a more dependable temporary solution.
How We Supported the Solution:
- Delivered 1 x 150kW chiller and 2 x 150kW AHUs
- Installed ducting and spigots for even air distribution
What This Meant for the University:
✔ Maintained a comfortable environment for all graduation guests
✔ Avoided damage or disruption seen with previous suppliers
✔ Established a trusted setup for ongoing event needs
Restoring Heating & Hot Water to a Midlands School
An M&E company working for a local council had to isolate the main gas supply to a school due to an underground gas leak. With a lengthy wait for repairs, a temporary boiler solution was needed to restore heating and hot water across four plant rooms on site.
How We Supported the Solution:
- Deployed 1 x 2MW, 2 x 300kW, and 1 x 100kW packaged boilers
- Installed HWS plate, camlock hosing, fuel tanks, and electrical leads
What This Meant for the School:
✔ Heating and hot water reinstated within 72 hours
✔ Prevented closure and protected the school’s reputation
✔ Enabled real-time system oversight through BMS monitoring
Urgent Boiler Hire for University of Nottingham
A failed flue system left a university building without heating and hot water, with permanent repair parts delayed by 8 weeks. Rapid Energy was called in to deliver a fast, temporary boiler solution to restore essential services and avoid disruption.
How We Supported the Solution:
- Supplied 600kW packaged boiler and 250kW HWS heat exchanger
- Delivered enabling works for HWS connections and power access
- Installed BMS monitoring for temperature and fuel tracking
What This Meant for the University:
✔ Heating and hot water reinstated within three days
✔ Avoided closure and maintained campus operations
✔ Delivered a reliable system with ongoing fuel and technical support
Emergency Temporary Boiler Solution for Boarding School in Kent
A catastrophic boiler failure at a prestigious boarding school in Kent left the boarding block without heat. With a 4-week delay for replacement parts, Rapid Energy was called upon to provide a swift, temporary heating solution to restore services.
How We Supported the Solution:
- Supplied a 300kW oil-fired packaged boiler
- Delivered and installed 80m of 2” pipework and temporary connections
- Provided fuel management with a 3000L bunded fuel tank
- Enabled BMS monitoring to control temperatures and ensure system efficiency
What This Meant for the School:
✔ Heating was restored the same day, ensuring no disruption to boarding students
✔ Prevented financial losses and protected the school’s reputation
✔ Rapid deployment and technical support kept the system operational for the long term
Helping Education Providers Stay Focused on What Matters
Across the country, schools, colleges, and universities are taking ownership of their heating and cooling challenges and we’re proud to support them behind the scenes.
Whether the issue is an unexpected failure, long-term refurbishment, or simply managing risk, Rapid Energy is here to ensure learning can continue – uninterrupted.
Need expert support for a heating or cooling issue at your educational facility?
Call us on 0800 464 7025 or email hire@rapidenergy.co.uk to speak to our team today.
