Scheme:
Phase 1 Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme
Technologies used:
Solar PV, Air source heat pump, Fans - air handling unit
Region:
East Midlands
Client type:
Local authority
North East Derbyshire District Council
Key information
Estimated savings
£16k
Annual savings
£1m
Total grant value
277
Annual carbon savings tCO2e*
Working with Salix
Project overview
As part of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, North East Derbyshire Council has been awarded £1m in government funding to reduce carbon emissions at Eckington Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre.
It is estimated the technologies installed will reduce carbon emissions by 254 tonnes of CO2 annually.
The updates include:
- Replacing gas power sources with Air Source Heat Pumps
- Solar PV panels installed to power heat pumps
- A new air handling system to improve air quality and temperature and the overall customer journey
The grant will reduce emissions at the centre by 66%, making it the ‘greenest’ leisure centre in the area. The project supports the Council’s efforts to decarbonize energy sources in public buildings to achieve net zero by 2030 and to provide excellent leisure facilities that will improve the lives of residents and customers.
With these energy and carbon reducing measures set to save the equivalent of heating 100 homes per year, we are creating a brighter, greener and healthier future for our gym members who attend to keep fit.
The road to net zero
The project is part of the Council’s commitment to meeting targets set out by the Manchester Tyndall Project, which has set all districts and boroughs targets to be net zero by 2050 across all public buildings.
North East Derbyshire Council is currently investing in innovative technologies across its commercial properties to explore efficient energy options available. The Council was also awarded £3m as part of the Local Authority Delivery, with funds being put towards insulation for social housing. The Council is dedicated to taking steps to commit to build and upgrade infrastructure which will lead to a sustainable, zero carbon future.
September 2021
*tonnes of Carbon Dioxide, calculated using Green Book emissions factors for electricity published by the government.
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