Pilgrim Hospital in Boston in Lincolnshire has been awarded £23 million to make energy infrastructure improvements and ‘clean power upgrades’ as part of the latest round of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.
The funding will pay for a range of measures including an electrically powered heating and hot water system across the site, helping to reduce the hospital’s reliance on fossil fuels for energy, and significantly improving the critical infrastructure across the site. The scheme is being delivered by Salix on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Mike Parkhill, Group CEO and Facilities Officer at Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group, said: “Achieving the national green agenda begins with action at a local level.
This funding brings us closer to achieving our Net Zero target by 2040, while also reinforcing our commitment to provide modern and more energy-efficient environments for our patients and staff.
“By significantly reducing carbon emissions and lowering our reliance on fossil fuels, we’re investing in a more sustainable future for Boston. We are also working on future bids for our other hospital sites across Lincolnshire.”
The group added that the investment in Boston will build on the multi-million pound works to create the new Emergency Department, where the hospital has already embraced greener technology and become more sustainable. Salix director of Public Sector Decarbonisation, Ian Rodger, said: “We have no time to stand still when talking about climate change and reducing our carbon emissions is key. This funding will not only help the hospital site achieve its Net Zero ambitions, but will also make the buildings better and more comfortable for the patients, staff, and everyone who uses them.”
The Group worked closely with the Carbon and Energy Fund (CEF) to develop its plans for the future and the application for funding.
Marcus Ballard, CEF Project Manager, said. “The CEF was extremely pleased to be asked by the Group to lead on the development of its PSDS Salix application and subsequent procurement. Working closely with the Group and CEF framework contracting companies, the Group has chosen a solution that has created an innovative carbon reduction project to benefit the whole community.”
