Scottish Green Public Sector Estate Decarbonisation Scheme Progress Report

Scottish Central Government Energy Efficiency Grant Scheme

Projects Completed in March 2021/22

Project Title: Westward House Energy Efficiency and Renewables

Project Organisation: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting, Solar PV, Chiller Plant

Location(s): Westward House, Paisley

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £309,746

Project Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to reaching net zero by 2045 and as the biggest health board in Scotland, its large and diverse estate is central to this. Therefore, the organisation commissioned a feasibility study and energy audit of Westward House in Paisley which identified several opportunities to improve energy efficiency of the site. The Scottish Government provided capital grant funding to upgrade existing lighting to new LEDs and incorporating controls where applicable, the installation of Solar PV on the roof and the replacement of existing chillers with new high efficiency units which incorporate free cooling. It is expected that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 206,213kWh.

Project Title: West of Scotland VSDs

Project Organisation: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Technology Type(s): VSDs

Location(s): Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley; West of Scotland Mobility and Rehabilitation Centre, Glasgow

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £121,424

Project Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde instructed their incumbent BEMS specialist to complete surveys to assess the feasibility of installing VSDs on three existing systems in their estate: the Royal Alexandra Hospital kitchen and dining room ventilation system and main heating pumps, and the West of Scotland Mobility and Rehabilitation Centre ventilation system. These systems previously had no speed control on the motors controlling the respective pumps and fans, although each system either had a varying demand or a demand which has changed since initial design. The BEMS specialist provided reports on the potential savings which could be achieved by controlling the VSDs with carbon dioxide sensors, temperature sensors and pressure sensors. The Scottish Government provided capital funding to the health board to install VSDs on each of the aforementioned systems. It is expected that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 217,772kWh.

Project Title: Royal Alexandra Hospital Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting

Location(s): Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £425,833

Project Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde worked with an electrical contractor who specialises in lighting upgrades to complete initial survey works at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. This involved the contractor carrying out a survey of the existing lighting and then completing a separate site survey to allow a new LED Lighting design to be produced. This allowed NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to calculate the potential energy and carbon savings based on estimated operating hours. Through this fund, the Scottish Government provided capital support to the health board to install LED Lighting in two areas of the hospital: in the wards in block one, and in the medical records department to improve energy efficiency at the site. It is expected that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 109,683kWh.

Project Title: Glasgow BEMS Upgrades

Project Organisation: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Technology Type(s): BEMS

Location(s): Drumchapel Health Centre, Goldenhill Mental Health Resource Centre, Hardgate Health Centre, Hunter Street Health Centre, Lightburn Hospital, Leverndale Hospital, Parkhead Health Centre, Partick Community Centre for Health, Plean Street Health Centre, Possilpark Health Centre, Stobhill Hospital, Woodlands Health Centre, Woodside Health Centre

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £641,693

Project Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest health board in Scotland and is committed to improving the energy efficiency of its estate. The organisation instructed its incumbent BEMS specialist to complete a survey of various sites across their estate to identify areas which would benefit from an upgrade. The survey included high level costs to upgrade each site to an open protocol, remotely accessible system which meets the criteria of “Class A”. Class A BEMS are programmable and have greatest functionality of all BEMS. They can perform a wide range of control strategies in addition to demand control ventilation and consider the whole building energy picture. The Scottish Government provided capital grant funding to the health board to upgrade 15 BEMS across their estate to Class A rating to increase energy efficiency at a number of sites. It is expected that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 1,547,393kWh.

Project Title: Royal Infirmary Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Technology Type(s):

Location(s): LED Lighting

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £289,673

Project Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde worked with an electrical contractor who specialises in lighting upgrades to complete initial survey works at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This involved the contractor carrying out a survey of the existing lighting and then completing a separate site survey for a new lighting design to be produced. This allowed NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to calculate the potential energy and carbon savings based on estimated operating hours. Through this fund, the Scottish Government provided capital grant funding for the health board to install LED Lighting in five areas across the hospital: the level two wards, level three wards, level four wards, hospital stairwells and hospital lift lobbies which has helped to improve energy efficiency at the site. It is expected that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 871,219kWh.

Project Title: Airdrie and Paisley Renewable Energy Generation

Project Organisation: Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Technology Type(s): Solar PV

Location(s): Airdrie Sheriff Court, Paisley Procurator Fiscal Office

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £185,630

Project Description:

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is committed to achieving net zero emissions and therefore commissioned a desktop feasibility study in 2020 to identify buildings across their estate that may be suitable for the installation of Solar PV. The Scottish Government subsequently provided capital grant funding for the organisation to install Solar PV at the Airdrie Sheriff Court and Paisley Procurator Fiscal Office. It is expected that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 80,937kWh.

Project Title: Falkirk Renewable Energy Generation

Project Organisation: Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Technology Type(s): Solar PV

Location(s): Falkirk Procurator Fiscal Office

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £15,291

Project Description:

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is committed to reducing emissions from its buildings to reach net zero. The organisation therefore commissioned a desktop feasibility study in 2020 to identify buildings across their estate that may be suitable for the installation of Solar PV. The Falkirk Procurator Fiscal Office was identified as a suitable building to extend the current for Solar PV system of 3.75 kWp with an additional 13 kWp system. The Scottish Government provided capital grant funding to cover the installation costs of extending the Solar PV system at the site. The new Solar PV has potential for annual energy consumption savings of 10,452kWh.

Project Title: Aberdeen Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: NHS Grampian

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting

Location(s): Aberdeen Royal Infirmary; Forresterhill Teaching and Research Campus, Aberdeen

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £66,815

Project Description:

NHS Grampian aims to become a net zero organisation by 2040 and is therefore committed to increasing the energy efficiency of its estate. The main corridor and stairwells of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary were previously illuminated with traditional fluorescent lighting. The Scottish Government provided capital grant funding for the organisation to install approximately 200 LED light fittings within the main hospital corridor and four stairwells of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. These upgrades have potential for energy consumption savings of 60,707kWh annually at the site.

Project Title: Ashgrove House Window Replacements

Project Organisation: NHS Grampian

Technology Type(s): Double Glazing

Location(s): Ashgrove House, Aberdeen

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £346,000

Project Description:

Ashgrove House is a five storied block which was formally a nursing home and is now used mainly for office and clinic facilities. The building was constructed in the 1930s and approximately half of the windows were in original wooden framed single glazed units. These were in poor condition and provided inadequate insulation to the building. Therefore, the Scottish Government provided capital grant funding for the health board to replace the existing wooden framed single glazing at the site with energy efficient double glazed units. It is expected that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 317,479kWh.

Project Title: Peterhead Window Replacements

Project Organisation: NHS Grampian

Technology Type(s): Double Glazing

Location(s): Peterhead Community Hospital

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £73,699

Project Description:

The windows in Peterhead Community Hospital dated back to 1992, with the north east facing façade subject to the full force of wind and rain from the north sea which is adjacent to the building. The seals were ineffective and the resulting draught required the heating to be increased to compensate. The Scottish Government provided capital grant funding for the health board to replace the existing windows at in the Summers Ward of Peterhead Community Hospital with new units to increase energy efficiency at the site. Replacing these windows is expected to generate annual energy consumption savings of 202,032kWh.

Project Title: Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital BEMS

Project Organisation: NHS Grampian

Technology Type(s): BEMS

Location(s): Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £162,000

Project Description:

NHS Grampian aims to become a net zero organisation by 2040 and is therefore committed to increasing the energy efficiency of its estate. The Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital BEMS was a stand-alone system and could not be linked or accessed via the system installed across the rest of the Forresterhill Campus. The Scottish Government therefore provided capital grant funding for the health board to replace the existing BEMS system with a newer system which is compatible with other parts of the campus and will allow for more effective management and monitoring of mechanical and electrical equipment, resulting in annual energy consumption savings of 204,417kWh.

Project Title: North East Scotland College Solar PV

Project Organisation: North East Scotland College

Technology Type(s): Solar PV

Location(s): Aberdeen City Campus, Altens Capus, Clinterty Campus, Fraserburgh Campus

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £2,028,324

Project Description:

North East Scotland College commissioned feasibility studies and energy audits of four campuses across its estate which identified several opportunities to improve energy efficiency of the sites. The first proposed stage of improving energy efficiency was the installation of Solar PV. The Scottish Government provided capital grant funding for the college to install Solar PV at four campuses across the estate, including: Aberdeen City Campus, Altens Campus, Clinterty Campus and Fraserburgh Campus. This project has potential for annual energy consumption savings of 860,991kWh.

Project Title: North East Scotland College Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: North East Scotland College

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting

Location(s): Clinterty Campus

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £125,092

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 College therefore worked with an electrical contractor to complete initial survey works and a proposal for the installation of LED Lighting at Clinterty Campus in Aberdeen. Through this fund, the Scottish Government provided capital grant funding for the college to install LED Lighting at this site which is expected to generate annual energy consumption savings of 72,278kWh.

Project Title: Victoria Quay Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: Scottish Government

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting

Location(s): Victoria Quay, Edinburgh

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £1,500,000

Project Description:

Victoria Quay is the largest building on the Scottish Government’s estate and was previously lit with high output fluorescent tube lighting. Scottish Government’s Facilities and Estates Services team identified the need to replace the existing lighting through maintenance schedules, site investigations, and the design life of the existing lighting equipment. Through this fund, capital grant funding was provided for new, energy efficiency LED Lighting and lighting controls to be installed at the site which are projected to generate annual energy consumption savings of 54,686kWh.

Project Title: Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: Scottish Government

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting

Location(s): Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture Headquarters, Edinburgh

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £1,446,942

Project Description:

The Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture Headquarters building is the centre of operations for the organisation and includes office space, laboratories and a library. The offices were previously lit with high output fluorescent tube lighting. Scottish Government’s Facilities and Estates Services team identified the need to replace this existing lighting through maintenance schedules, site investigations, and the design life of the existing lighting equipment. Through this fund, capital grant funding was provided for new, energy efficiency LED Lighting and lighting controls to be installed at the site. It is expected that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 41,617kWh.

Project Title: Tweedbank Window Upgrades

Project Organisation: Scottish Government

Technology Type(s): Triple Glazing

Location(s): Tweedside Park, Galashiels

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £166,666

Project Description:

The Scottish Government is committed to reaching net zero by 2045 for the benefit of our environment, our people, and our prosperity. The Facilities and Estates Services Team within the Scottish Government received grant funding through the scheme to replace existing inefficient windows at Tweedside Park in Galashiels with new triple glazed windows. This will not only improve energy efficiency at the site but also thermal comfort for those who use the building.

Project Title: Thainstone Court Window Upgrades

Project Organisation: Scottish Government

Technology Type(s): Triple Glazing

Location(s): Thainstone Court, Inverurie

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £140,000

Project Description:

The Scottish Government is committed to reaching net zero by 2045 for the benefit of our environment, our people, and our prosperity. The Facilities and Estates Services Team within the Scottish Government received grant funding through the scheme to replace existing inefficient windows at Thainstone Court in Inverurie with new triple glazed windows which will improve energy efficiency at the site.

Project Title: Faskally Window Upgrades

Project Organisation: Scottish Government

Technology Type(s): Triple Glazing

Location(s): Faskally Freshwater Fish Laboratory, Pitlochry

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £130,603

Project Description:

The Scottish Government is committed to reaching net zero by 2045 for the benefit of our environment, our people, and our prosperity. The Facilities and Estates Services Team within the Scottish Government received grant funding through the scheme to replace existing inefficient windows at the Faskally Freshwater Fish Laboratory in Pitlochry with new triple glazed windows which will improve energy efficiency at the site.

Project Title: Fort William Heating Upgrades

Project Organisation: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Technology Type(s): Biomass Boiler, BEMS, Electrical and Pipework Upgrades

Location(s): Fort William Fire Station

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £243,600

Project Description:

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service commissioned a feasibility and design study to explore the option to install a biomass boiler to replace the existing oil fired system at Fort William Fire Station. This found the site to be well suited to biomass as it has a large off grid oil boiler. Biomass fuel is readily available within the local area and a number of larger buildings in Fort William already run on biomass heating systems. The Scottish Government therefore provided capital grant funding for the organisation to replace the existing boiler with a woodchip biomass boiler, conduct electrical upgrade works, make improvements to the underflooring heating and pipework infrastructure and the existing BEMS which will improve energy efficiency at the site in Fort William. It is expected that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 64,172kWh.

Project Title: Fire Service Multi-Site BEMS

Project Organisation: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Technology Type(s): BEMS, Heating Controls, Pipework Insulation

Location(s): North Anderson Drive Fire Station, Aberdeen; Yorkhill Fire Sation, Glasgow; Dumfries Fire Station, Dumfries; Perth Fire Station, Perth; Peterhead Fire Station, Aberdeenshire; Fort William Fire Station, Fort William

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £216,672

Project Description:

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service undertook upgrade works to BEMS at 22 sites across their estate in financial year 2020/21. Stations that have had been in receipt of these upgrades are operational all year round and so are very energy intensive buildings. These BEMS are connected to the organisation’s new platform which allows for remote management of these systems to ensure optimisation. The Scottish Government provided capital grant funding for the organisation to expand the rollout of these BEMS upgrades to an additional six stations on the estate and connect these to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s new central monitoring platform, in addition to heating zone valves in key areas of the buildings, drying room dehumidifier and controls, new occupancy heating controls, and heating pipework insulation. It is expected that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 866,031kWh.

Project Title: Fire Service Multi-Site Renewable Energy Generation

Project Organisation: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Technology Type(s): Solar PV

Location(s): Alloa Fire Station, Arbroath Fire Station, Bellshill Fire Station, Dalkeith Fire Station, Dumfries Fire Station, East Kilbride Fire Station, Govan Fire Station, Greenock Fire Station, Hamilton Fire Station, Hamilton Headquarters Office, Johnstone Operations Control Centre, Johnstone Fire Station, Lanark Fire Station, Lochgelly Fire Station, Paisley Fire Station, Polmadie Fire Station, Sighthill Fire Station

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £644,954

Project Description:

In 2020 and 2021, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service successfully installed roof mounted Solar PV arrays to 22 sites across its estate. Feasibility studies were completed for a number of other sites to assess the suitability of expanding the Solar PV installation programme to more fire stations across Scotland. Through this fund, the Scottish Government provided capital grant funding for the organisation to install roof mounted Solar PV arrays to a further 17 sites across their estate in Scotland. It is expected that this project will generate 375,350kWh annually, saving the organisation over £52,000 each year.

Project Title: Fire Service Retained Estate Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Project Organisation: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Technology Type(s): BEMS, Electric Boilers, Solar PV, Insulation, Mechanical and Electric Upgrades

Location(s): Auchtermuchty Fire Station, Callander Fire Station, Cumnock Fire Station, Cupar Fire Station, Forfar Fire Station, Kirriemuir Fire Station, Montrose Fire Station, Newcastleton Fire Station, Newmilns Fire Station, Penicuik Fire Station, St Andrews Fire Station

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £1,029,919

Project Description:

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service completed a trial of installing energy efficiency packages at two sites in financial year 2020/21. Both trials were successful, and in one case saw over 60% reduction in total energy use at the site. Through this fund, the Scottish Government provided capital grant funding for the organisation to replicate these works in ten rural fire stations which also serve as community hubs and are used by local residents for meetings and events. Each site had gas boilers switched to direct electric boilers, the running costs of which will be supported through the installation of new roof mounted Solar PV. The ten buildings will also profit from enhanced thermal comfort due to cavity, loft and pipework insulation upgrades and the installation of new smart heating controls that can be remotely managed. It is expected that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 557,683kWh.

Project Title: Fife Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: Fife College

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting

Location(s): Levenmouth Campus, Kirkcaldy Campus, Glenrothes Campus

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £88,500

Project Description:

Fife College aims to deliver a net zero estate by 2035, ten years ahead of the national climate change target of 2045. The College therefore commissioned site audits of Levenmouth Campus, Kirkcaldy Campus and Glenrothes Campus to assess the viability of replacing existing light fittings with an energy efficient alternative. Following this work, Fife College applied to the grant fund and received capital funding from the Scottish Government to install LED Lighting across the three campuses. Since installing the new lighting, the organisation have reported annual energy savings of 65,000 kWh.

Projects Completed in March 2022/23

Project Title: Borders College BEMS Upgrades

Project Organisation: Borders College

Technology Type(s): BEMS

Location(s): Hawick Campus, Scottish Borders

Checkpoint: 2

Grant Value: £10,051

Project Description:

Borders College is committed to working collaboratively to respond to the global

climate emergency and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2045. The Scottish Government provided the organisation funding to install a BEMS at its Hawick Campus to ensure compatibility with systems used at the Galashiels and Newtown Campuses. Integrating the Hawick Campus into the College’s BEMS permits access to the system’s operational settings from the main Galashiels Campus which supports a reduction in energy waste and operating costs. The project predicted annual energy consumption savings of 9-18,200kWh.

Project Title: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde VSD Installation

Project Organisation: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Technology Type(s): VSD

Location(s): Gartnavel General Hospital, Gartnavel Royal Hospital, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Greenock Central Decontamination Unit, Inverclyde Royal Hospital

Checkpoint: 2

Grant Value: £432,000

Project Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to reaching net zero by 2045 and as the biggest health board in Scotland, its large and diverse estate is central to this. The organisation have undertaken several energy efficiency projects over recent years and as a continuation from feasibility works, the Scottish Government provided funding for the organisation to install VSDs on AHUs across five sites to enable greater control of the HVAC equipment. The project predicted annual energy consumption savings of 2,444,016kWh.

Project Title: St. John’s Hospital Energy Efficiency Measures

Project Organisation: NHS Lothian

Technology Type(s): BEMS, Pipework Insulation, LED Lighting, Solar PV

Location(s): St. John’s Hospital, Livingston

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £2,000,000

Project Description:

St John's Hospital is the main general hospital in Livingston and one of the three largest acute sites within NHS Lothian. The HVAC and DHW infrastructures at St John’s Hospital are typical of many acute hospitals, where steam is generated within centralised plant by gas fired steam boilers and then distributed around the hospital estate to a number of plantrooms. NHS Lothian are exploring a long-term strategy to replace existing polluting heating systems with clean heating technologies which will reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Various energy efficiency measures are required as a pre-requisite to this and will support reduced energy demand and system losses, generate renewable energy, and optimise current assets. Capital grant funding provided by the Scottish Government has supported the health board to begin undertaking these pre-requisite works, including through a BEMS survey and optimisation works, internal pipework insulation upgrades, new energy efficient LED lighting and Solar PV at St John's Hospital. It is expected that this project will see 2,934,622kWe of electricity and 768,333kWth of gas savings annually.

Project Title: West of Scotland Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: Police Scotland

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting

Location(s): Ferguslie Park, Renfrewshire; Pollok Police Station, Glasgow; Police Scotland Dog Branch, Glasgow

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £95,601

Project Description:

Police Scotland is committed to addressing energy reduction opportunities at sites across its estate in order to reach net zero. The Scottish Government provided capital funding to support this, enabling the organisation to completely replace existing fluorescent tube lighting with energy efficient LED lighting at three sites. This included disconnection and removal of the existing light fittings, supply and install of new light fittings onto existing wiring points, and new wiring points to additional switch points. The project predicted energy consumption savings of 119,300kWh and energy cost savings of approximately £21,400 annually.

Project Title: Callander Police Station Glazing Upgrades

Project Organisation: Police Scotland

Technology Type(s): Double Glazing

Location(s): Callander Police Station

Checkpoint: 2

Grant Value: £30,577

Project Description:

Police Scotland is committed to improving the energy efficiency of its buildings in order to reach net zero. The Scottish Government provided capital funding for Police Scotland to upgrade existing windows and doors in Callander Police Station with double glazed alternatives to improve the effectiveness of building fabric, reducing draughts and air ingress. This includes replacing existing single glazed windows, external doors, and screens with uPVC double glazed units. The project predicted annual energy consumption savings of 9,371kWh.

Project Title: Highland Police Housing Retrofit

Project Organisation: Police Scotland

Technology Type(s): Double Glazing, Floor Insulation, LED Lighting, Pipework Upgrades, Roof Insulation, Storage Heaters, Ventilation Systems, Wall Insulation, Electric Heating Systems

Location(s): Gairloch, Highland; Strontian, Highland

Checkpoint: 2

Grant Value: £276,311

Project Description:

This project is part of a wider programme of works by Police Scotland to upgrade its domestic properties to improve the energy efficiency of their domestic building stock. These properties are required for operational purposes to encourage police officers to work in remote and rural locations. Therefore, the Scottish Government provided capital funding for Police Scotland to undertake various energy efficiency improvements to four police houses in Gairloch and Strontian. This included fabric improvements (replacement of windows, doors, and insulation), replacement of existing heating and hot water systems, internal wiring, and pipework, in addition to installation of whole house ventilation systems and energy efficient lighting. The project predicted annual energy consumption savings of 82,578kWh.

Project Title: Multi-Site Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: Scottish Ambulance Service

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting

Location(s): Cowdenbeath, Cupar, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Leven, St Andrews, Killin, Falkirk, Chirnside, Hawick, Kelso, Melrose, and Peebles Ambulance Stations

Checkpoint: 2

Grant Value: £191,587

Project Description:

The Scottish Ambulance Service is committed to decarbonising its buildings over the next fifteen years and as part of this programme, all buildings will have their lighting replaced with energy efficient lighting over a phased period. The Scottish Government provided capital grant funding for installation of LED lighting at Scottish Ambulance owned premises in Fife, Forth Valley and the Scottish Borders. The project predicted annual energy consumption savings of 93,261kWh across the three regional areas and approximately £18,000 of energy cost savings annually.

Project Title: Edinburgh Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting

Location(s): Edinburgh Sheriff Court, Edinburgh Parliament House

Checkpoint: 2

Grant Value: £164,612

Project Description:

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service commissioned a survey which revealed that lighting in the stairwells of both Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Edinburgh Parliament House were inefficient fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescents. The Scottish Government therefore provided capital grant funding for the organisation to replace this lighting with a high efficiency alternative, including emergency fittings which were required in specific stairwells. This project is one of the first steps required in supporting the organisation to reach its net zero targets and is predicted to generate annual energy consumption savings of 16,733kWh.

Project Title: Courts Energy Efficiency, Heating, Cooling and Ventilation

Project Organisation: Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Technology Type(s): Ceiling Tile and Soffit Insulation, Destratification Fans, Hot Water System Upgrades, LED Lighting, Low Voltage Main Electricity Panel, Solar PV, Sub-Metering

Location(s): Banff Sheriff Court, Dunfermline Sheriff Court, Falkirk Sheriff Court

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £436,385

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 subsequently provided capital grant funding for the replacement of fluorescent lighting with LED alternatives at Banff Sheriff Court and installation of a 84 kWp roof mounted Solar PV system at Dunfermline Sheriff Court. The funding also supported the installation of insulation, metering upgrades, destratification fans and a 33 kWp Solar PV system at Falkirk Sheriff Court to reduce building heat demand and prepare the site for installation of an ASHP in the future. The project predicted annual energy consumption savings of 159,572kWh and indicative annual energy cost savings of approximately £19,000.

Project Title: Rural Fire Station Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Project Organisation: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Technology Type(s): Electric Heating, Heating Controls, Loft Insulation, Pipework Insulation, Wall Insulation, Solar PV

Location(s): Auchterarder, Brechin, Broxburn, Dunoon, Jedburgh, Linlithgow, Muirkirk, Selkirk, Stepps, and Stranraer Fire Stations

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £1,102,079

Project Description:

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have an estate ranging from 10 to 80 years old, and most buildings are rated poorly for energy performance. The organisation is therefore committed to reducing its carbon footprint by 6% per annum until 2030 and reaching net zero by 2045. This is one of several projects identified in the organisation’s Carbon Management Plan (2020-2025) and is focused on installing a suite of energy efficiency measures at ten rural fire stations across the estate. The Scottish Government provided capital grant funding for the replacement of existing gas boilers with electric boilers, installation of smart heating controls, insulation (pipework, cavity, and loft), and roof mounted Solar PV at all sites. The project predicted annual energy consumption savings of 332,289kWh.

Project Title: Fire Service Multi-Site Renewable Energy Generation

Project Organisation: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Technology Type(s): Solar PV

Location(s): Aberdour, Altens, Aviemore, Ballater, Balloch, Buckie, Clarkston, Coldstream, Douglas, Dumbarton, Dunbar, Fort Augustus, Fraserburgh, Galashiels, Gourock, Huntly, Kelso, Kilsyth, Kyle of Lochalsh, Lesmahagow, Lochinver, Port Glasgow, Renfrew, Stewarton, Stonehaven, Tillicoultry and West Linton Fire Stations

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £749,247

Project Description:

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have an estate ranging from 10 to 80 years old, and most buildings are rated poorly for energy performance. The organisation is therefore committed to installing renewables across its buildings to meet net zero by 2045. This project involved roof mounted Solar PV installation at 27 fire stations across several local authority areas and is a continuation of ongoing works by the organisation to decarbonise its estate. The project predicted energy savings of 252,121kWh annually and approximately £35,000 of savings in annual energy costs.

Project Title: Fire Service Multi-Site Heating Control Upgrades

Project Organisation: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Technology Type(s): Smart Heating Controls, Station Heating Zoning

Location(s): Beauly, Drumnadrochit, Dunbeath, Fort Augustus, Grantown on Spey, Kinlochbervie, Lochcarron and Strontian Fire Stations

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £133,497

Project Description:

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and reaching net zero by 2045. As a continuation of ongoing works to decarbonise its estate, the organisation has been installing new heating controls across its buildings. The Scottish Government provided capital grant funding for the organisation to install Heatboss Smart Heating Controls and Station Heating Zoning across eight remote retained fire stations. These measures allow the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to manage and control heating systems remotely which ensures the sites are kept at an appropriate temperature and wet protective fire kit can be dried off. The project predicted annual energy consumption savings of 45,287kWh.

Projects Completed in March 2023/24

Project Title: Gardyne Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: Dundee and Angus College

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting

Location(s): Gardyne Campus, Dundee

Checkpoint: 4

Grant Value: £497,011

Completion Date: March 2024

Project Description:

Dundee and Angus College launched its Climate Emergency Action Plan in 2021 with a commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2040. The college have undertaken several energy efficiency projects over recent years and as a continuation of ongoing lighting upgrades across the estate, it was identified that existing fluorescent lighting at the Gardyne Campus required replacement. The Scottish Government provided capital grant funding for the organisation to replace approximately 3,500 existing fluorescent light fittings with high efficiency LED alternatives. The project reported annual energy consumption savings of 260,000 kWh and anticipated annual energy cost savings of approximately £60,000.

Project Title: Elgin Procurator Fiscal Office Retrofit

Project Organisation: Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Technology Type(s): ASHP, Wall Insulation, Roof Insulation, MVHR Units, Triple Glazed Windows and Entrance Doors, Solar PV

Location(s): Elgin Procurator Fiscal Office

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £2,400,100

Project Description:

The Elgin Procurator Fiscal Office is a historic nineteenth century building sited in a conservation area and is classed as “hard to treat”. A detailed analysis of the building was completed by an architect to determine the most effective method to reduce heat loss, whilst a review of clean heating options was carried out by a mechanical and electrical consultant. The Scottish Government provided grant funding for the organisation to complete a low carbon retrofit of the building to improve its thermal performance. A range of energy efficiency measures including wall and roof insulation and triple glazed windows and entrance doors were installed alongside complete replacement of the heating system to a clean heat system (ASHP) which is supported by renewable energy generation (Solar PV). MVHR units were also installed which will reduce heat loss in the building by approximately 74% alongside the glazing and insulation upgrades.

These works have not only improved the energy performance rating of the building from EPC D to EPC A with predicted annual energy consumption savings of 69,859kWh but also offer enhanced comfort for staff and partner organisations who work in this hub office location. It has also benefitted the local economy as the contractors committed themselves to a social value charter by using local trades and labour, as well as reaching out to a local veterans and service leavers group to engage them in coming into the construction workforce. This project is viewed as a pathfinder with the intention of sharing learnings and outcomes to inform decarbonisation routes for similar buildings across the public sector.

Project Title: Edinburgh College Decarbonisation Project

Project Organisation: Edinburgh College

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

Location(s): Midlothian Campus, Dalkeith

Checkpoint: 2

Grant Value: £3,036,385

Project Description:

The Scottish Government provided Edinburgh College with capital grant funding to install air source heat pumps and new hot water plant in the existing plantroom. These measures 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. The funding also supported optimisation of the current BEMS and implementation of a two-port heating zone control valve and variable speed pump strategy to reduce distribution losses. 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 was procured via the Scottish Public Sector NDEEF which forms part of GPSEDS.

Project Title: National Park Mission Zero Project

Project Organisation: Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority

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

Location(s): Carrochan Headquarters Building, Balloch; Loch Chon Campsite Building, Kinlochard

Checkpoint: 3

Grant Value: £1,129,200

Project Description:

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority has committed to becoming a net zero organisation by 2030 by reducing the emissions associated with the work it undertakes, the services it delivers and those arising from across the land and buildings it manages. The Scottish Government supported the organisation to undertake a project which represents the most significant investment in its net zero programme to date. Carrochan Headquarters is the organisation’s largest building and the project involved removing an existing biomass boiler from the site which was replaced with 6 ASHPs. Significant upgrades were also carried out to the full heating system including new pipes, radiators, and point of use water heaters as a result of switching to the ASHP which will be supported by renewable energy generation (Solar PV). Works were also undertaken at Loch Chon Campsite, including installation of battery storage units and Solar PV. It is predicted that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 63,970kWh at the Carrochan Headquarters Building and 7,900kWh at the Loch Chon Campsite Building.

Project Title: Local Health Facility Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: NHS Ayrshire and Arran

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting

Location(s): Ardrossan Health Centre, Brooksby Medical and Resource Centre, Crosshouse Hospital, Dalry Health Centre, Girvan Community Hospital

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £873,480

Project Description:

Like other health boards in Scotland, NHS Ayrshire and Arran aims to become net zero by 2040. The organisation commissioned a survey of existing light fittings in place at five buildings across its estate to determine which type of LED fittings would be best suited to give the required output levels for different areas within the various buildings. The Scottish Government provided capital grant funding for NHS Ayrshire and Arran to install LED lighting and controls across the five sites. It is predicted that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 718,733kWh.

Project Title: Fife Energy Efficiency, Heating, Cooling and Ventilation

Project Organisation: NHS Fife

Technology Type(s): Double Glazing, Pipework Insulation, Roof Insulation, WWHRS

Location(s): Fife College of Nursing, Dunfermline; Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy

Checkpoint: 5

Grant Value: £507,900

Project Description:

NHS Fife is committed to becoming a net zero health board by 2040 and meeting the requirements set out in the NHS Scotland Climate Emergency and Sustainability Strategy (2022-2026). Therefore, following on from several pre-capital works, the Scottish Government provided funding for NHS Fife to enhance the energy efficiency of the Fife College of Nursing by upgrading the roof and pipework insulation and replacing existing windows and doors with double glazed alternatives which is estimated to generate annual energy consumption savings of approximately 200,000kWh. The funding also supported the installation of a laundry WWHRS at the Victoria Hospital which will significantly reduce the amount of gas used to raise steam and enable over 84% of energy to be recovered from waste water.

Project Title: Forth Valley Energy Efficiency, Renewables and Heating Upgrades

Project Organisation: NHS Forth Valley

Technology Type(s): BEMS, Heating Controls, Heating System Upgrades, LED Lighting, Loft Insulation, Solar PV, Double Glazing

Location(s): Bo’ness Hospital, Westburn Medical Practice, Woodlands Resource Centre, SHCV Livilands Resource Centre, and Airth, Bannockburn, Bonnybridge, Camelon, Clackmannan, Dunblane, Orchard House, Slamannan, St Ninians and Tullibody Health Centres

Checkpoint: 1

Grant Value: £1,962,325

Project Description:

NHS Forth Valley is actively seeking to decarbonise its built estate through investment in energy efficiency and clean heating technologies. The organisation therefore procured a consultant to undertake energy audits across a number of buildings on its estate to identify the types of technologies and priority projects that will support its transition to clean heating. The Scottish Government subsequently provided funding for NHS Forth Valley to upgrade its BEMS and install various energy efficiency measures across its sites including loft insulation, windows, and LED lighting. The funding also supported heating system upgrades, heating controls, and installation of Solar PV. The project predicts annual energy consumption savings of 540,794kWh and energy cost savings of approximately £63,000 annually. The project was procured via the Scottish Public Sector NDEEF which forms part of GPSEDS and is currently going through monitoring and evaluation prior to the final milestone payment being made upon verification of savings.

Project Title: Gartnavel General Hospital BEMS Upgrades

Project Organisation: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Technology Type(s): BEMS

Location(s): Beatson Oncology Building, Glasgow

Checkpoint: 2

Grant Value: £1,312,269

Project Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to reaching net zero by 2045 and as the biggest health board in Scotland, its large and diverse estate is central to this. Following upgrades to the BEMS in the main Gartnavel General Hospital Building, the Beatson Oncology Building required new BEMS upgrades to enable greater control of the HVAC equipment. The Scottish Government provided funding to support these upgrade works in the Beatson Oncology Building which will save the organisation approximately £104,000 in annual energy costs. The project also predicted annual energy consumption savings of 1,258,929kWh.

Project Title: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital BEMS Upgrades

Project Organisation: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Technology Type(s): BEMS

Location(s): Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow

Checkpoint: 2

Grant Value: £498,332

Project Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to reaching net zero by 2045 and as the biggest health board in Scotland, its large and diverse estate is central to this. Following upgrades to the BEMS in the main Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Building, the Laboratory Block was the last remaining BEMS upgrades required to enable greater control of the HVAC equipment. The Scottish Government provided capital funding to support these upgrade works in the Laboratory Block which will save the organisation approximately £86,500 in annual energy costs. The project also predicted annual energy consumption savings of 1,330,581kWh.

Project Title: Inverclyde Royal Hospital BEMS Upgrades

Project Organisation: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Technology Type(s): BEMS

Location(s): Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock

Checkpoint: 3

Grant Value: £442,000

Project Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to reaching net zero by 2045 and as the biggest health board in Scotland, its large and diverse estate is central to this. The organisation have undertaken several energy efficiency projects over recent years and as a continuation of ongoing work, Inverclyde Royal Hospital required further upgrades to its BEMS to enable greater control of the HVAC equipment. The Scottish Government provided capital funding to support necessary BEMS upgrade works at the Inverclyde Royal Hospital which is predicted to generate annual energy consumption savings of 419,643kWh.

Project Title: Royal Alexandra Hospital BEMS Upgrades

Project Organisation: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Technology Type(s): BEMS

Location(s): Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley

Checkpoint: 3

Grant Value: £394,000

Project Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to reaching net zero by 2045 and as the biggest health board in Scotland, its large and diverse estate is central to this. The organisation have undertaken several energy efficiency projects over recent years and as a continuation of ongoing work, the Royal Alexandra Hospital requires further upgrades to its BEMS to enable greater control of the HVAC equipment. The Scottish Government provided capital funding to support necessary BEMS upgrade works at the Royal Alexandra Hospital which is predicted to generate annual energy consumption savings of 322,910kWh.

Project Title: Local Health Facility Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting

Location(s): Oakview Medical Centre; Springburn Health Centre

Checkpoint: 3

Grant Value: £273,284

Project Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to reaching net zero by 2045 and as the biggest health board in Scotland, its large and diverse estate is central to this. The organisation have undertaken several energy efficiency projects over recent years and as a continuation of this, worked with an electrical contractor who specialise in lighting upgrades to complete initial survey works. This involved the contractor carrying out a survey of the existing lighting and completing a separate site survey to allow a new LED lighting design to be produced. The Scottish Government provided subsequent capital funding for the organisation to install LED lighting and controls across both sites which is predicted to generate annual energy cost savings of approximately £14,000. The project also predicts annual energy consumption savings of 117,152kWh.

Project Title: St. John’s Hospital Energy Efficiency, Heating, Cooling and Ventilation

Project Organisation: NHS Lothian

Technology Type(s): BEMS, WWHRS

Location(s): St. John’s Hospital, Livingston

Checkpoint: 6

Grant Value: £1,750,813

Project Description:

St John's Hospital is the main general hospital in Livingston and one of the three largest acute sites within NHS Lothian, also accommodating the laundry unit which serves the whole of NHS Lothian. The health board previously commissioned a survey of its BEMS at St John’s Hospital and undertook works to optimise this technology. Capital grant funding provided by the Scottish Government enabled NHS Lothian to conduct further upgrades to the BEMS and install a laundry WWHRS to capture energy that is currently being lost in the laundry unit. Both elements of the project seek to reduce energy demand of the existing site systems, with a focus on reducing steam consumption which is currently a limiting factor in transitioning to alternative clean heat technologies. It is predicted that this project will see 295,808kWe of electricity and 3,263,464kWh of gas savings annually.

Project Title: Tayside Multi-Site Hospital Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: NHS Tayside

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting

Location(s): Dundee Dental Hospital, Kings Cross Hospital, Ninewells Hospital, Royal Victoria Hospital, Perth Royal Infirmary

Checkpoint: 2

Grant Value: £761,000

Project Description:

NHS Tayside is committed to responsible energy use, environmental management and ensuring energy efficiency throughout its premises. To support this, the organisation undertook an initial phase of LED lighting replacements in clinical areas to explore the logistics of delivering this type of work in similar conditions across the wider estate. The Scottish Government provided capital grant funding for NHS Tayside to replace existing light fittings in several clinical areas across the above sites. It is expected that this project will provide an improved lighting environment, reduce maintenance costs, and generate annual energy consumption savings of 3,172,872kWh.

Project Title: Tayside Multi-Site Hospital VSDs

Project Organisation: NHS Tayside

Technology Type(s): VSD

Location(s): Ninewells Hospital, Perth Royal Infirmary, Stracathro Hospital

Checkpoint: 3

Grant Value: £489,000

Project Description:

NHS Tayside is committed to responsible energy use, environmental management and ensuring energy efficiency throughout its premises. To support this, the organisation commissioned a feasibility study which highlighted opportunities for NHS Tayside to improve various equipment at each of the above sites by fitting VSDs to pumps and motors, conducting pump upgrades for increased efficiency of control, and implementing a set-back regime to control ventilation in clinical areas whilst they are not in use. The Scottish Government provided subsequent capital grant funding for NHS Tayside to carry out these works which are expected to generate annual energy consumption savings of 1,636,313kWh.

Project Title: Fraserburgh Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: North East Scotland College

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting

Location(s): Fraserburgh Campus

Checkpoint: 2

Grant Value: £576,000

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. Therefore, as a continuation of ongoing works by the organisation to decarbonise the estate, lighting upgrades were required at the Fraserburgh Campus. The Scottish Government provided capital funding to support the replacement of existing inefficient lighting with LED alternatives. The project reported annual energy consumption savings of 153,984kWh and anticipate annual energy cost savings of approximately £41,000.

Project Title: Shetland Police Housing Retrofit

Project Organisation: Police Scotland

Technology Type(s): Double Glazing, Floor Insulation, LED Lighting, Pipework Upgrades, Roof Insulation, Solar PV, Ventilation Systems, Wall Insulation

Location(s): Shetland, Shetland Islands

Checkpoint: 4

Grant Value: £392,415

Project Description:

Police Scotland is committed to addressing energy reduction opportunities at sites across its estate in order to reach net zero. 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. The Scottish Government provided funding for Police Scotland to undertake energy efficiency improvements to six police houses across Shetland. This included 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 and efficient lighting. The project predicts annual energy consumption savings of 83,700kWh.

Project Title: Dalmarnock Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: Police Scotland

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting, Lighting Controls

Location(s): Dalmarnock, Glasgow

Checkpoint: 4

Grant Value: £539,569

Project Description:

Police Scotland is committed to addressing energy reduction opportunities at sites across its estate in order to reach net zero. Dalmarnock is Police Scotland’s administrative and executive headquarters in Glasgow and was constructed as part of the Clyde Gateway Regeneration Programme. As a continuation of ongoing works to decarbonise the organisation’s estate, the Scottish Government provided capital funding to support the replacement of existing fluorescent lighting with high efficiency LED lighting. The funding also supported upgrades to the lighting control system to ensure that future lighting provision is controlled to ensure maximum efficiency. The project reported estimated annual energy consumption savings of 136,881kWh and energy cost savings of approximately £51,000 annually.

Project Title: Meadowbank House Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: Registers of Scotland

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting

Location(s): Meadowbank House, Edinburgh

Checkpoint: 3

Grant Value: £342,122

Project Description:

A pre-capital study funded by the Scottish Government revealed that installing energy efficient lighting at Meadowbank House was one of the first steps Registers of Scotland could take towards achieving net zero. Meadowbank House is one of the main Registers of Scotland buildings and the Scottish Government provided funding for the organisation to replace existing fluorescent light panels across the whole site with new energy efficient LED lighting. The project reported annual energy consumption savings of 191,211kWh and annual energy cost savings of approximately £46,000.

Project Title: Kilmarnock and Peterhead Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Project Organisation: Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Technology Type(s): AHU, Electrical Metering System, LED Lighting

Location(s): Kilmarnock Sheriff Court, Peterhead Sheriff Court

Checkpoint: 4

Grant Value: £748,813

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. Following this work, the Scottish Government provided the organisation capital grant funding for upgrades to the AHUs and installation of an Electrical Metering System at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court, in addition to the replacement of fluorescent lighting with energy efficient LED alternatives at Peterhead Sheriff Court. The project predicts annual energy consumption savings of 403,755kWh.

Project Title: East Kilbride Lighting Upgrades

Project Organisation: South Lanarkshire College

Technology Type(s): LED Lighting

Location(s): East Kilbride Campus, Lanarkshire

Checkpoint: 4

Grant Value: £377,852

Project Description:

South Lanarkshire College is committed to reaching net zero and undertaking projects to enhance the energy efficiency of its estate. As a continuation of ongoing lighting replacement works, the Scottish Government provided funding for South Lanarkshire College to replace approximately 1,900 fluorescent lamps with energy efficient LED alternatives and install an upgraded control panel to minimise energy consumption. It is predicted that this project will generate annual energy consumption savings of 172,900 kWh and energy cost savings of approximately £22,000 annually.

Project Title: College Campus Retrofit (Building 4)

Project Organisation: West Lothian College

Technology Type(s): ASHP, CWI, BEMS, Double Glazing, Pipework Upgrades, TRV, Roof Insulation

Location(s): College Campus, Livingston

Checkpoint: 2

Grant Value: £2,000,000

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 results of a feasibility study undertaken by the college indicated that it must remove its reliance on fossil fuels by investing in onsite renewable technologies and building fabric improvements. The Scottish Government therefore provided funding for fabric measures including double glazing, increased roof insulation and cavity wall insulation. The funding also supported installation of an ASHP system and related pipework modifications, pipework insulation, radiators, and TRVs. An upgraded BEMS was also installed as part of the project to provide smart control and monitoring of the new heating system. It is predicted that this project will generate annual gas consumption savings of 385,250kWh. It was procured via the Scottish Public Sector NDEEF which forms part of GPSEDS and is currently going through monitoring and evaluation prior to the final milestone payment being made upon verification of savings.

Projects Completed in March 2024/25

Project Title: Edinburgh Crown Office Retrofit (Phase One)

Project Organisation: Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Technology Type(s): Roof Insulation, Wall Insulation, Vacuum Glazing

Location(s): Edinburgh Crown Office

Checkpoint: 3

Grant Value: £2,250,000

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 provided funding for the organisation to undertake insulation enhancement works including roof and wall insulation, and vacuum 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.

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

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 provided 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 also supported secondary window glazing, lighting, metering, BEMS upgrades and installation of a 48.72 kWp Solar PV System at the Edinburgh High Court. These works represent the first phase in a strategic plan to enhance the building by reducing energy consumption, reliance on grid electricity and reducing heat demand to facilitate the installation of a clean heating system in the future. It is predicted that this project will see combined annual energy consumption savings of 312,556kWh.

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

Project Organisation: NHS Borders

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

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

Project Description:

NHS Borders procured a consultant to conduct energy audits across a number of its buildings to identify technologies and priority projects that would contribute towards decarbonisation of its estate. The Scottish Government provided subsequent funding for NHS Borders to procure a project via the Scottish Public Sector NDEEF which forms part of GPSEDS. The funding supported the installation of various energy conservation measures to prepare the sites for future heat decarbonisation which is expected to generate annual energy consumption savings of 1,633,440kWh:

• Borders General Hospital: LED Lighting, Solar PV, Pipework and Building Fabric Insulation, Upgrades to High Efficiency Fans/Pumps.
• Hay Lodge Hospital: LED Lighting, Solar PV, Pipework Insulation, Double Glazing.
• Hawick Community Hospital: LED Lighting, Solar PV, Pipework Insulation.
• Huntlyburn House: LED Lighting, Solar PV, Loft and Cavity Wall Insulation.
• Kelso Hospital: LED Lighting, Solar PV, Loft Insulation, Double Glazing.
• Knoll Hospital: LED Lighting, Solar PV, Pipework Insulation.
• Melburn Lodge: LED Lighting, Solar PV, Pipework Insulation.

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

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 provided 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 also supported BEMS upgrades across more than fifty buildings on the estate. It is predicted that this project will see annual energy consumption savings of 1,226,892kWh. This project was 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 Glazing (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

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 provided 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: Loft and External Insulation, Windows, Doors, ASHP, Solar PV.
• Hoy Health Centre: Loft Insulation, ASHP, Solar PV.
• North Ronaldsay: Loft and 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 and 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.

The contract for this project was tendered and issued to a local Orkney based contractor, helping to support and expand the energy efficiency and clean heat supply chain in Scotland.

Project Title: Tayside Multi-Site Retrofit

Project Organisation: NHS Tayside

Technology Type(s): ASHP, BEMS, Double Glazing, 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

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 provided 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 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 was 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 Glazing

Location(s): Aberdeen City Campus

Checkpoint: 2

Grant Value: £3,720,000

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 provided 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 Glazing, 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

Project Description:

This project is part of a wider programme of works by Police Scotland to upgrade its domestic properties which are required for operational purposes to encourage police officers to work in remote and rural locations. The Scottish Government provided capital funding for Police Scotland to undertake various energy efficiency improvements to eight police houses across Forth Valley, Glencoe, Mull, and Ullapool. This included 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: College Campus Low Carbon Retrofit (Building 3)

Project Organisation: West Lothian College

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

Location(s): College Campus, Livingston

Checkpoint: 5

Grant Value: £3,785,643

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 sought to replicate this approach across other buildings on campus. The Scottish Government provided funding for the college to complete a low carbon retrofit of a second building which included double glazing replacement, cladding replacement, insulation improvements and installation of an ASHP. This funding also supported 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 was procured via the Scottish Public Sector NDEEF which forms part of GPSEDS.

Ongoing Projects

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

Project Description:

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is committed to reducing emissions from its buildings to reach net zero. The organisation previously received funding from the Scottish Government for a project encompassing 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

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: 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

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.