Scottish government launches energy efficiency scheme for public sector
The Scottish Government has launched a programme to make public sector buildings more energy efficient. 12 suppliers have been appointed to put in place a framework to deliver energy efficient retrofit works and services to improve efficiency in the public sector.
All public sector organisations in Scotland will be able to access the scheme. This includes registered social landlords. The fund is thought to be worth £300 million with estimate energy savings of £30 million per year.
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing said:
“This scheme could transform our public sector buildings and has the potential to save taxpayers millions of pounds. Improving the energy efficiency of all of Scotland’s buildings is a National Infrastructure Priority, and this is a significant step forward in the drive to cut energy and maintenance costs and reduce carbon emissions.”
“These projects pay for themselves as energy savings will, over time, pay for the installation costs and will also deliver a variety of wider community benefit including employment opportunities and business growth opportunities for the Scottish supply chain.”
Iain MacLean, Head of Service at East Renfrewshire Council said:
“Having been directly involved in its development, I am very encouraged by the proposed launch of the national non-domestic energy efficiency framework next month. Energy efficiency retrofit provides a real opportunity to explore estate wide improvements that will ultimately pay for themselves.”