Public sector decarbonisation
The Hub has introduced a dedicated programme supporting the local public sector with improving the energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation of their own buildings – cutting costs while reducing carbon emissions.
Public sector organisations are committed to lowering their energy consumption and costs – but one of the biggest obstacles they face is their own buildings.
Many public buildings still rely on fossil fuel heating systems or were built in much less energy efficient eras.
Many organisations also lack the resources to develop the projects which will cut the cost of heating and powering public buildings while reducing carbon emissions.
The North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub has established a programme to work directly with public sector organisations to help them decarbonise their estates and identify sources of funding.
North East Public Estate Decarbonisation Programme
The team can provide free advice and support, including:
- Developing and implementing a clean and efficient energy strategy and plan
- Collating and analysing building information and energy data to inform strategies and plans
- Reducing energy use and carbon emissions through building management and energy reporting
- Installing energy efficiency upgrades to provide significant savings
- Introducing low carbon heat technologies such as heat pumps to replace fossil fuel boilers
- Connection to or development of a heat network
- Generation of renewable power from solar panels
The public sector organisations we work with include:
- Local authorities
- Emergency services
- NHS trusts
- Multi-academy trusts and schools
- Higher education institutions
- Central government departments
Workshops
We also deliver regular online and in-person workshops aimed at driving collaboration, sharing knowledge and upskilling staff.
The next workshops are as follows:
Please check back for details of upcoming sessions.
If anyone would like to attend these sessions, please email NEYPED@westyorks-ca.gov.uk and we can add you to the mailing list.
Newsletter
The NEYPED programme has began publishing a quarterly update of policy and funding announcements, training, case studies and events. You can read previous issues of the newsletter here.