Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has secured £2.6 million in funding to overhaul the heating system at The Wells Road Centre in Nottingham. The project is part of the Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, designed to help public sector organisations meet carbon reduction targets.
The funding will enable the Trust to replace the gas boilers currently in use at The Wells Road Centre with a high-temperature water source heat pump. This system uses electricity to extract heat from a nearby water source to provide both heating and hot water, replacing the centre’s reliance on gas. Additional energy efficiency upgrades will include the installation of internal LED lighting, improvements to the Building Management System, and enhanced insulation.
This move will significantly cut carbon emissions, aligning with the Trust’s Green Plan and its goal to achieve Net Zero. The project is expected to have positive environmental, operational, and community impacts, contributing to a more sustainable healthcare environment. The work is scheduled to start in 2025/26 and is expected to be completed by March 2028, with minimal disruption to services.
