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Yahoo
27-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Hospital receives £23m funding for energy upgrades
A hospital in Lincolnshire has been awarded £23m to make energy and power upgrades. Boston Pilgrim Hospital has received the funding as part of the latest round of the government's Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. The money was set to be used to pay for an electrically powered heating and hot water system across the site of the hospital. Mike Parkhill, from Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group, said the funding would help to reduce the hospital's reliance on fossil fuels for energy. He said: "This funding brings us closer to achieving our net-zero target by 2040, while also reinforcing our commitment to provide modern and more energy efficient environments for our patients and staff. "By significantly reducing carbon emissions and lowering our reliance on fossil fuels, we're investing in a more sustainable future for Boston. "We are also working on future bids for our other hospital sites across Lincolnshire." The investment comes weeks after the hospital unveiled the first half of its new Emergency Department, with the completed works expected to cost between £45m and £49m. The scheme for the site in Sibsey Road, Boston will also be delivered by Salix on behalf of the government's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Ian Rodger, Salix Director of Public Sector Decarbonisation, said: "We have no time to stand still when talking about climate change and reducing our carbon emissions is key. "This funding will not only help the hospital site achieve its net zero ambitions, but it will make the buildings better and more comfortable for the patients, staff and everyone who uses them." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. New emergency department set to welcome patients Hospital garden to provide sanctuary for patients Families with concern can access hospital review NHS trust apologises for hospital parking problems United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
BBC News
23-05-2025
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- BBC News
Hull City Council predicts saving £154k on energy bills
A local authority has predicted it will save £154,000 a year on its energy bills after securing government City Council said the £5m it received would be used to make four of its city centre buildings energy grant will see energy efficiency and decarbonisation works at the Guildhall, Hull City Hall, Hull History Centre and The Wilson Charles Quinn, said: "This will bring long-term benefits for the city, both from a carbon production perspective and energy costs savings." The council secured £4,935,960 of funding from the government's Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to help its vision to become a leading carbon neutral city within the United Kingdom by project follows the council's ongoing energy efficiency and decarbonisation works at Hull's Western Library, Streetlife Museum and Treasury is also estimated to save 3,400 tonnes of carbon over the next 20 Quinn said: "The council put forward a strong case for the benefits of investing in decarbonisation of our buildings and I'm delighted government funding has been allocated to support these schemes."He said the project demonstrated the council's commitment to tackling climate change and its carbon neutral and net zero targets, whilst continuing the energy efficiency work already in place thanks to last year's council said it would engage with stakeholders as the project got under way before choosing a contractor in Rodger from Salix, the body administering the funds on behalf of the government, said: "The plans at Hull will deliver a significant reduction in the council's carbon footprint as well as providing a more comfortable environment for those that use these buildings." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
03-05-2025
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- BBC News
Devon council gets £762k for energy efficiency improvements
A Devon council has been awarded more than £760,000 of funding to deliver energy efficiency improvements to some of its Devon Council said £762,065 from the government's Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme would be used to improve Ilfracombe's Landmark Theatre and the Brynsworthy Environment Centre in funded by the grant would "help the council's overall aim to improve the energy efficiency of its assets and reduce carbon emissions to reach its net zero target by 2030", it would include the removal of gas and oil boilers to be replaced with air source heat pumps, it added. The total value of the scheme has been costed at £865,984, with the surplus being funded by the council and Landmark Theatres, officials project is due for completion by September 2026, they Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme supported an aim of reducing emissions from public sector buildings by 75% by 2037, compared to a 2017 baseline, the government said.
BBC News
10-04-2025
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- BBC News
University of York launches geothermal energy project
A project to use geothermal heat to decarbonise a university's campus has been launched. The University of York scheme, which has been allocated £35m in funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, will also look at ways to reduce fossil fuel use across the city. Vice-Chancellor Prof Charlie Jeffery said the campus's location on a site of "significant geothermal potential" made it an ideal place for the said: "This geothermal project is more than just a sustainable energy initiative; it is a living laboratory that will drive research, educate our students and benefit our community." The initial three-year phase of the project would focus on developing a sustainable heat source to supply the majority of the university's buildings, while also "fostering a new generation of sustainable energy experts", the university said. The next phase of the project would "delve into the potential for on-campus electricity generation and the expansion of heat capacity to benefit the wider York community".The funding came from the government's Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, delivered by Salix university said assessment work for the project had been done, with the next phase being the planning process and regulatory approvals. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
21-03-2025
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- BBC News
Work on Five Acres leisure centre at Coleford to finally start
Construction can begin on a leisure centre after revised regeneration plans were approved by leisure, community and commercial facilities will now be developed at the former Gloucestershire College site at Five Acres, near Coleford, as part of the Levelling Up the Forest programme.A "large and modern" gym, full-sized 3G pitch, changing rooms, and soft play areas have been included following the review said Sid Phelps, cabinet member for property and projects at Forest of Dean District Council (FODDC), backed the reviewed plans unanimously following delays due to rising inflation, with construction hoped to begin this summer. In February 2024 FODDC secured planning permission to develop the first phase of facilities at the site. 'Hugely important' Mr Phelps said the council wanted "the best possible facilities" for residents, but also wanted to ensure the "hugely important" project was "financially sustainable"."Having received the unanimous backing of councillors, I am excited to say that we can now move on to the next stage of the Five Acres redevelopment and begin construction of this fantastic project," he help reduce refurbishment costs and respond to the climate emergency, FODDC successfully applied for £200,000 from the Government's Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. The money will support the installation of a new air source heat pump system, radiators and roofing part of phase one of the project, the Speedwell Building will be turned into new office and community spaces and a cafe and outreach space for Hartpury's University's Aspiration two of the project will focus on the 3G artificial pitch and floodlights, for which FODDC is awaiting Football Foundation funding approval.
