Central Government Energy Efficiency Grant Scheme Progress Report

A project progress report which includes details of projects that received capital grant funding through the Scottish Central Government Energy Efficiency Grant Scheme.


Ongoing Projects

Project Title: Edinburgh Crown Office Retrofit (Phase One)

Project Organisation: Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Technology Type(s): Roof Insulation, Wall Insulation, Secondary Window Glazing

Location(s): Edinburgh Crown Office

Checkpoint: 3

Grant Value: £2,250,000

Projected Completion Date: March 2025

Project Description:

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is committed to reducing emissions from its buildings to reach net zero. The Edinburgh Crown Office was constructed between 1886 and 1888 and the long-term plan for the building is to complete a low carbon retrofit with the objective to significantly improve its thermal performance and install a clean heating system. The Scottish Government is providing funding for the organisation to undertake insulation enhancement works including roof and wall insulation, and secondary glazing. These measures will reduce heat-loss from the building by approximately 67% and are a pre-requisite for replacing the current polluting heating system with a clean heating system. It is predicted that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 467,472kWh. Once complete, outputs from this project will be shared with other public bodies to provide valuable insight in a broader context of retrofitting historic buildings in Scotland.

Project Title: Edinburgh and Inverness Energy Efficiency and Renewables

Project Organisation: Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Technology Type(s): BEMS, LED Lighting, Electrical Metering System, Solar PV System, Secondary Window Glazing

Location(s): Edinburgh High Court, Inverness Justice Centre

Checkpoint: 5

Grant Value: £2,145,690

Projected Completion Date: March 2025

Project Description:

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is committed to achieving net zero emissions and studied several buildings across its estate to investigate feasible methods of decarbonisation, including ways to improve thermal performance, air tightness, electric efficiency, and appropriate clean heating sources. The Scottish Government is providing funding for the organisation to install a 40.89 kWp Solar PV System at the Inverness Justice Centre which is the last step required before heat decarbonisation at the site. The funding is also supporting secondary window glazing, lighting, metering, BEMS upgrades and installation of a 48.72 kWp Solar PV System at the Edinburgh High Court. These works are a pre-requisite before work on heat decarbonisation at the site can commence. It is predicted that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 487,321kWh.

Project Title: Edinburgh Crown Office Retrofit (Phase Two)

Project Organisation: Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Technology Type(s): Electric VRF Heating System, ASHP, Solar PV

Location(s): Edinburgh Crown Office

Checkpoint: 4

Grant Value: £6,830,000

Projected Completion Date: March 2026

Project Description:

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is committed to reducing emissions from its buildings to reach net zero. The organisation is currently receiving funding from the Scottish Government to undertake several fabric first upgrades (phase one) to the Edinburgh Crown Office which are a pre-requisite before decarbonising heat at the site (phase two). The Scottish Government is also providing funding for phase two of the project which includes the installation of an Electric VRF Air Conditioning Heat and Cooling System which will be the main source of heat for the building, in addition to a low temperature hot water ASHP system which will be used to provide heating to the ancillary areas of the building including toilets, storerooms, and corridors. The funding is also supporting installation of a 33 kWp Solar PV system which will contribute towards offsetting the electrical demand of the new clean heating systems. It is predicted that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 164,165 kWh. Once complete, outputs from this project will be shared with other public bodies to provide valuable insight in a broader context of retrofitting historic buildings in Scotland.

Project Title: Dumfries Energy Efficiency and Clean Heating

Project Organisation: Dumfries and Galloway College

Technology Type(s): DHW Heat Pump, Insulation Cladding, Floor Slab Insulation, Fabric Improvements

Location(s): Dumfries Campus

Checkpoint: 7

Grant Value: £4,990,000

Projected Completion Date: March 2026

Project Description:

This project involves the installation of energy efficiency measures and heating technologies at the Dumfries Campus. This project will be split into three key focus areas. Focus one looks at increasing insulation through over cladding and floor slab insulation which will replace an existing external cladding system that currently has issues with heat retention. Focus two is on the heating and hot water system which involves installing a centralised heating and DHW heat pump to replace the existing gas systems which comprise 3 gas heating boilers and 2 gas hot water boilers, with the aim being the removal of reliance on natural gas. Focus three is on fabric improvements to the entrance area to reduce heat loss and install higher insulated door systems. In addition, the project, where practical, will incorporate future proofing elements to facilitate a connection to the Crichton Heat Network. It is predicted that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 2,100,000 kWh.

Project Title: Edinburgh College Decarbonisation Project

Project Organisation: Edinburgh College

Technology Type(s): ASHP, Heating Zone Control Valves, BEMS, Solar PV

Location(s): Midlothian Campus, Dalkeith

Checkpoint: 2

Grant Value: £3,036,385

Projected Completion Date: March 2025

Project Description:

The Scottish Government is providing Edinburgh College with capital grant funding to install air source heat pumps and new hot water plant in the existing plantroom. These measures will provide full heating and hot water to the site, supporting complete replacement of existing gas fired boilers serving the low temperature hot water heating systems in the teaching and social spaces, and modifications to heat emitters and air handling unit coils throughout the building. Funding will also support optimisation of the current building energy management system; implementation of a two-port heating zone control valve and variable speed pump strategy to reduce distribution losses; and installation of roof mounted Solar PV on the workshop roofs to the west of the site. This project will see full heat decarbonisation at the site and is predicted to generate annual energy consumption savings of 1,080,000kWh. The project is being procured via the Scottish Public Sector NDEEF which forms part of GPSEDS.

Project Title: Scottish Borders Multi-Site Renewables and Energy Efficiency

Project Organisation: NHS Borders

Technology Type(s): CWI, Loft Insulation, Pipe Insulation, Roof Insulation, High Efficiency Fans and Pumps, LED Lighting, Solar PV, Double Glazed Windows

Location(s): Borders General Hospital, Hay Lodge Hospital, Hawick Community Hospital, Huntlyburn House, Kelso Hospital, Knoll Hospital, Melburn Lodge

Checkpoint: 5

Grant Value: £1,946,854

Projected Completion Date: March 2025

Project Description:

NHS Borders procured a consultant to conduct energy audits across a number of its buildings to identify technologies and priority projects that will support decarbonisation of its estate. The Scottish Government is providing subsequent funding for NHS Borders to install various energy conservation measures across its sites to prepare buildings for future heat decarbonisation:

  • Borders General Hospital, Melrose: LED lighting, Solar PV, pipework and building fabric insulation, and upgrades to high efficiency fans/pumps.
  • Hay Lodge Hospital, Peebles: LED lighting, Solar PV, pipework insulation and double glazing.
  • Hawick Community Hospital: LED lighting, Solar PV, and pipework insulation.
  • Huntlyburn House, Melrose: LED lighting, Solar PV, loft and cavity wall insulation.
  • Kelso Hospital: LED lighting, Solar PV, loft insulation and double glazing.
  • Knoll Hospital, Duns: LED Lighting, Solar PV and pipework insulation.
  • Melburn Lodge, Melrose: LED Lighting, Solar PV and pipework insulation.

It is predicted that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 1,633,440kWh. The project is being procured via the Scottish Public Sector NDEEF which forms part of GPSEDS.

Project Title: Lanarkshire Multi-Site Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Project Organisation: NHS Lanarkshire

Technology Type(s): BEMS, Draught Proofing, Roof Insulation, Solar PV, WWHRS

Location(s): Airdrie Health Centre, Coathill Hospital, Kirklands Hospital, Udston Hospital, West of Scotland Laundry

Checkpoint: 5

Grant Value: £2,256,000

Projected Completion Date: March 2025

Project Description:

NHS Lanarkshire is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2040. Therefore, following on from pre-capital work previously supported through the scheme, the Scottish Government is providing funding for the organisation to install roof insulation, draught proofing and Solar PV at its Kirklands Headquarters, in addition to a laundry WWHRS at the West of Scotland Laundry site. This funding will also support BEMS upgrades across more than fifty buildings on the estate. It is predicted that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 2,163,386kWh. It is being procured via the Scottish Public Sector NDEEF which forms part of GPSEDS.

Project Title: Orkney Multi-Site Energy Efficiency and Heat Decarbonisation

Project Organisation: NHS Orkney

Technology Type(s): ASHP, External Insulation, Loft Insulation, Double Glazed Windows and Doors, Solar PV

Location(s): Daisy Villa, Eday House, Flotta Surgery, Hoy Health Centre, North Ronaldsay Surgery, Rousay, Stromness Surgery, Stromness Garson Dental, Stronsay Surgery, Sanday Surgery, Vaenta Surgery, Westray Surgery

Checkpoint: 2

Grant Value: £4,194,161

Projected Completion Date: December 2024

Project Description:

NHS Orkney commissioned a feasibility study to identify a strategy and the specific measures required for properties of assorted size, age, building, and heating type across its estate to reduce energy demand and decarbonise heat. The Scottish Government is providing grant funding for the organisation to install various energy conservation, heat decarbonisation, and renewable technologies across twelve sites which are predicted to generate annual energy consumption savings of 274,000kWh:

  • Daisy Villa: Loft Insulation, Windows, Doors, ASHP, Solar PV.
  • Eday House: External Insulation, Windows, Doors, Solar PV.
  • Flotta Surgery: Loft Insulation, External Insulation, Windows, Doors, ASHP, Solar PV.
  • Hoy Health Centre: Loft Insulation, ASHP, Solar PV.
  • North Ronaldsay Surgery: Loft Insulation, External Insulation, Windows, Doors, ASHP.
  • Rousay: Loft Insulation, Windows, Doors, ASHP, Solar PV.
  • Stromness Surgery: Windows, Doors, ASHP.
  • Stromness Garson Dental: ASHP.
  • Stronsay Surgery: Loft Insulation, External Insulation, Windows, Doors, ASHP.
  • Sanday Surgery: Loft Insulation, External Insulation, Windows, Doors, ASHP.
  • Vaenta Surgery: Windows, Doors, ASHP, Solar PV.
  • Westray Surgery: Loft Insulation, Windows, Doors, ASHP.

Project Title: Tayside Multi-Site Retrofit

Project Organisation: NHS Tayside

Technology Type(s): ASHP, BEMS, Double Glazed Windows, Draught Proofing, LED Lighting and Controls, Roof Insulation, Solar PV, Sub Meters

Location(s): Abbey Health Centre, St Margaret’s Hospital, Westgate Medical Centre

Checkpoint: 5

Grant Value: £3,276,344

Projected Completion Date: March 2025

Project Description:

NHS Tayside is committed to responsible energy use, environmental management and ensuring energy efficiency throughout its premises. The organisation commissioned a consultant to undertake detailed desktop appraisals and site energy audits to identify a suite of energy conservation measures that could be implemented across its estate. The Scottish Government are providing subsequent capital grant funding for NHS Tayside to complete a low carbon retrofit of three primary care sites within the organisation’s estate. The energy efficiency, renewable and clean heating technologies to be installed include roof insulation, building energy management system controls, sub-meters, air source heat pumps, Solar PV, LED Lighting and lighting controls. It is predicted that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 758,486kWh. The project is being procured via the Scottish Public Sector NDEEF which forms part of GPSEDS.

Project Title: Aberdeen Glazing Upgrades

Project Organisation: North East Scotland College

Technology Type(s): Double Glazed Windows

Location(s): Aberdeen City Campus

Checkpoint: 2

Grant Value: £3,720,000

Projected Completion Date: December 2024

Project Description:North East Scotland College has committed to half its total annual carbon footprint by the end of the financial year 2025 from the baseline year 2018-19. The Aberdeen City Campus Tower Block building was originally constructed in the 1970s and its thermal elements require upgrading to a modern standard. Single glazing in the South Block forms a large part of the external area of the building; however, offers little resistance to the flow of heat. The Scottish Government is providing capital funding to support the installation of double glazing which will finalise all external windows works and future-proof the campus. This project builds on existing work undertaken by the college to fully reclad the site and is one of the first steps towards fully decarbonising the campus. It is predicted that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 957,200kWh.

Project Title: Police Housing Retrofit

Project Organisation: Police Scotland

Technology Type(s): ASHP, Double Glazed Windows and Doors, Electric Heating Systems, Floor Insulation, LED Lighting, Pipework Upgrades, Storage Heaters, Ventilation Systems, Roof Insulation, Wall Insulation, Solar PV

Location(s): Forth Valley, Glencoe, Mull, Ullapool

Checkpoint: 4

Grant Value: £498,260

Projected Completion Date: December 2024

Project Description:

This project is part of a wider programme of works by Police Scotland to upgrade its domestic properties. These properties are required for operational purposes to encourage police officers to work in remote and rural locations. Therefore, the Scottish Government is providing capital funding for Police Scotland to undertake various energy efficiency improvements to eight police houses across Forth Valley, Glencoe, Mull, and Ullapool. This includes fabric improvements (replacement of windows, doors, and insulation), replacement of existing polluting heating and hot water systems, internal wiring, and pipework, in addition to installation of whole house ventilation systems, energy efficient lighting, clean heating systems, and Solar PV. It is predicted that this project will see a combined annual energy saving of 34,241kWh.

Project Title: Isle of Skye Decarbonisation Project

Project Organisation: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

Technology Type(s): ASHP, DHW System, Double Glazing, Solar PV, Wind Turbine

Location(s): Sleat, Isle of Skye

Checkpoint: 7

Grant Value: £2,498,629

Projected Completion Date: March 2026

Project Description:

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is committed to being sustainable, including by reducing carbon emissions and generating renewable energy to meet net zero. The campus and its buildings on the Isle of Skye are central to the college’s purpose as the National

Centre for the Gaelic Language and Culture. The Scottish Government is providing funding for the college to install double glazing, a wind turbine and solar panels across several buildings on its site. The funding will also enable the installation of an ASHP and new DHW system in the accommodation block which will be supported by renewable energy generation. This will improve the thermal comfort of the building for students who reside in on-site accommodation during their studies. It is predicted this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 87,065kWh.

Project Title: College Campus Low Carbon Retrofit (Building 3)

Project Organisation: West Lothian College

Technology Type(s): ASHP, BEMS, CWI, Double Glazed Windows, Pipework Upgrades, Roof Insulation.

Location(s): College Campus, Livingston

Checkpoint: 5

Grant Value: £3,785,643

Projected Completion Date: October 2024

Project Description:

West Lothian College is made up of a single campus in Livingston and the organisation is committed to reaching net zero by 2040. The college previously received grant funding to complete a low carbon retrofit of one of the buildings on its campus and are seeking to replicate this approach across other buildings. The Scottish Government is providing funding for the college to complete a low carbon retrofit of a second building on which includes double glazing replacement, cladding replacement, insulation improvements and installation of an ASHP. This funding will also support double glazing, cladding replacement and insulation improvements to finalise intervention in the initial building for which funding was received. This project is predicted to generate annual gas consumption savings of 432,219kWh. It is being procured via the Scottish Public Sector NDEEF which forms part of GPSEDS.

Contact

Email: gpseds@gov.scot

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