24-04-2025
Military bases awarded millions in funding for decarbonisation projects
Two military bases have been awarded millions of pounds in funding for decarbonisation projects.
Vivo Defence Services has collaborated with two Ministry of Defence (MOD) sites to secure public sector decarbonisation scheme (PSDS) grants.
The funding will be used to replace gas boilers with environmentally friendly technology and make fabric improvements to nine buildings at MOD Donnington in Shropshire and upgrade the leisure, training and rehabilitation centre at Bovington Camp.
More than £7 million of the PSDS grant will be used for these projects, which are expected to be completed by March 2028.
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Funding to slash carbon output by 1,700 tonnes annually across two sites (Image: Supplied) The MOD projects that carbon emissions will be reduced by 1,500 tonnes annually at MOD Donnington and 200 tonnes at Bovington Camp.
This will help the MOD reach its net zero commitments and provide energy cost savings.
Sean O'Gorman, DE&S infrastructure services deputy head, said: "MOD Donnington is one of our largest emitters of carbon and we are delighted to have received a PSDS grant to accelerate the drive to Net Zero for this facility as part of our wider programme of decarbonisation."
Lieutenant Colonel Jamie Walkworth, head of sustainability, efficiency and exploitation in army basing and infrastructure, said: "It is great news that we have received a PSDS grant for Bovington Camp to decarbonise the rehabilitation/physiotherapy centre.
"This is a fundamental part of our infrastructure for operational/deployed servicemen and women."
The PSDS, run by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and delivered by Salix, provides grants to help UK public sector organisations cut energy use and emissions.
Dr Paul Roberts, Vivo's director of energy and sustainability, said: "Supporting the MOD to achieve Net Zero is one of our key aims so we are thrilled to have played our part in this success."
Ian Rodger, director for public sector decarbonisation at Salix, said: "The public sector decarbonisation scheme grant will help the MOD transition towards its net zero targets.
"This means that it can significantly reduce its carbon emissions as well as creating a more comfortable building for those using the buildings.
"We have no time to waste in addressing climate change and we have challenging net zero targets to meet."
