Public sector decarbonisation
Decarbonising public sector estates
In October 2021, we published our Heat in Buildings strategy. It proposes actions to transform our buildings and their heat supply systems ensuring all buildings reach zero emissions by 2045.
This parliamentary term, funding has been made available to support decarbonisation and improve energy efficiency in existing public sector buildings. We must reduce emissions from 23,000 public sector buildings in Scotland. This will help end the country's contribution to climate change.
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.
Scottish Green Public Sector Estate Decarbonisation Scheme
In June 2021, the Scottish Government established the Scottish Green Public Sector Estate Decarbonisation Scheme combining existing support mechanisms with a new grant funding scheme.
The scheme comprises four support elements for public sector bodies:
1. The Scottish Public Sector Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme
2. The Scottish Public Sector Non-Domestic Energy Efficiency (NDEE) Frameworks and Project Support Unit (PSU):
- guidance for NDEE framework projects over £1 million
- guidance for NDEE framework projects sub £1 million
- guidance for NDEE framework PSU
3. The Scottish Central Government Energy Efficiency Grant scheme
4. 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.