Public sector decarbonisation
Decarbonising public sector estates
Scotland’s public sector is on the frontline of the response to the global climate emergency and is already playing a strong leadership role to deliver a just transition to net zero by 2045.
We must reduce emissions from over 23,000 public sector buildings in Scotland to help end the country’s contribution to climate change.
Funding is available to support public bodies to carry out heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency improvement works in existing public sector buildings across Scotland.
Our support will help public bodies meet their duties under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009. The Act requires them to deliver their functions in the best way to meet Scotland's climate change targets.
Support for public bodies
The following support mechanisms are in place to help public bodies decarbonise heat and improve energy efficiency in existing public sector buildings:
- The Scottish Public Sector Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme
- The Scotland Recycling Fund
- Scotland’s Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Fund
Contact
Any enquiries relating to our work supporting energy efficiency and decarbonisation across Scotland’s public sector can be sent to: gpseds@gov.scot.