Trust awarded an £11.91m grant to reduce carbon footprint
Homerton Healthcare has secured a major £11.91 million grant to help us go greener and cut carbon emissions. This funding will support the implementation of a range of energy efficiency initiatives such as new solar panels and a low-carbon heating system, all designed to reduce our carbon footprint.
This funding comes from Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, which is run by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and delivered by Salix Finance, a non-departmental public body wholly owned by the UK government. The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme was launched in 2020 to help public sector organisations reduce their carbon footprint and ease the pressure of rising energy costs.
Once these projects are up and running, the Trust expects to save approximately £860,000 a year on energy bills and cut our carbon emissions by about 650 tonnes of CO ₂ every year. That’s money we can redirect into frontline care and help contribute towards a healthier planet.
Natalie Firminger, Director of Estates, Facilities and Capital at Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust said:
“This is a really exciting step forward for Homerton. Securing this funding means we can make major improvements to how we power and heat our hospital, cutting carbon, saving money, and creating a more sustainable future for our patients and staff. It’s a clear example of how investing in green infrastructure can directly support better care on the frontline.”
Director of public sector decarbonisation at Salix Ian Rodger said: “We are delighted to work with Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust to help the Trust address its carbon emissions.
“The hospital will not only be more energy efficient, but it will help provide a more comfortable environment for patients, teams and visitors.”
This project must be delivered by 31 March 2028.