Public Sector Decarbonisation Schemes - CEF

Public Sector Decarbonisation Schemes

What is a Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme?

A PSDS is Government funding to the public sector to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and lower energy bills. The fund is administered by Salix.

Who are Salix?

Salix is a non-departmental public body, owned wholly by Government. PSDS has been introduced to deliver the following objectives:

  • Deliver stimulus to the energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation sectors
  • Deliver significant carbon savings within the public sector and support jobs

Building on the success of PSDS1,2 & 3 further funds are expected in August 2024 (PSDS4) with a strong focus on heat decarbonisation. The launch of PSDS4 will continue to support the government’s net zero and clean growth goals, prioritising funding for decarbonisation projects where the heating systems are at the end of their working lives and where there is an imminent need for replacement.

What technologies might be covered by a PSDS?

PSDS considers a whole building approach, this may include the following:

  • Windows’ replacement to double/triple glazed units
  • Cladding, both modular and scrim options including insulation to roof and wall areas
  • Removal and disposal of life expired fossil fuel plant
  • Supply and installation of heat pumps through; air source heat, water source and ground systems utilising cascade and waterfall configurations
  • Installation of a site-wide Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) distribution system (de-steaming works)
  • PV modules and arrays of solar systems, including roof, ground & car ports
  • LED lighting upgrades and control systems
  • Reduce heat losses through insulating pipework systems
  • Strategies for heat decarbonising utilising building management control
  • Air Handling Unit (AHU) refurbishment and asset replacement to reduce power consumption and improve heat transfer
  • Heat from waste plant

Percentage of NHS PSDS funding secured by CEF

 

     

18/03/2024
Framework 05

Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital is set to open its new solar farm at a former landfill site in April 2024

A solar farm which will power Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital for three quarters of the year is set to be up and running this spring.

18/03/2024
Framework 05

CEF appoints F P Hurley to deliver a £9million contract to cut carbon and energy costs for Warwick Hospital

We’re pleased to announce that F P Hurley has been awarded a major decarbonisation project at Warwick Hospital with on-site works starting December 2023.

22/09/2023
Framework 05

CEF enables Nottingham University Hospitals to partner with E.ON to deliver on its net zero ambitions

New Queen’s Medical Centre heating and cooling system expected to cut CO2 emissions by around 10,000 tonnes a year– the equivalent of taking more than 2,200 cars off the road

22/09/2023
Framework 05

Bridlington Hospital receives £4.7m of grant funding

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust received £4.7m of grant funding as part of the government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS).

09/03/2023
Framework 05

Mater Misericordiae University Hospital

Target savings for Dublin’s Mater Misericordiae University Hospital following the first year of operations have yielded an additional €44k of savings.

28/02/2023
Framework 05

Eastbourne District General Hospital

The Carbon and Energy Fund has appointed Veolia to deliver a £27million contract to cut carbon and energy costs for Eastbourne District General Hospital.