PSDS Summary Report update

The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) Summary Report has been released for Phase 3b. This showcases some of the successful projects that have received funding for this round. The report provides an overview of applications received and grants awarded through Phase 3b of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.

Phase 3b of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme builds on the £1.075 billion investment provided by Phases 1 and 2 of the Scheme and continues the support for public sector bodies to transition to low carbon heat and energy efficiency measures in their buildings. Phase 3b, like Phase 3a and Phase 2, has a stronger focus on heat decarbonisation than Phase 1, in line with the need to reduce direct emissions from public sector buildings to meet the UK’s net zero goals. Applicants were required to look at the overall energy usage in their buildings and combine energy efficiency measures with the most appropriate low carbon heating measures, thereby encouraging them to consider the whole building in their decarbonisation measures.

Phase 3 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme is making available £1.425 billion of grant funding over the financial years 2022/23 to 2024/25 to public sector bodies to install low carbon heating measures that reduce direct carbon emissions from their buildings. £604 million of this funding has been awarded through the second Phase 3 application window, Phase 3b.

For Phase 3b, 560 applications were submitted with a combined value of over £1.48 billion. 231 projects were awarded funding, to be delivered by 183 public sector organisations.

Data in the report shows that BEMS have decreased from 79 projects installing one or more technology to 71%, a decrease of 10% from Phase 3a to Phase 3b. Additionally, high efficiency fan/air handling units, have increased by 40% and lighting controls by 83% in uptake. Motors have decreased by 30% and ventilation by 87%.

The full report can be read here.