Going Green: How the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Can Help Schools Achieve Net Zero Emissions

At Ford Mainwaring, we are committed to helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. That’s why we are excited to share that schools can now access funding from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to help them on their journey towards net zero emissions. As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive building services solutions, we have been out assessing schools to provide them with ideas and advice on how they can reduce their carbon footprint and improve their energy efficiency.

The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme was launched by the UK government in October 2020 to provide funding for public sector organisations, including schools, to undertake energy efficiency and decarbonisation measures. The scheme provides grants of up to £30 million to cover the costs of projects such as insulation, LED lighting, and the installation of low-carbon heating systems like air source heat pumps. By providing schools with access to this funding, the government is helping to accelerate the UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy and support the education sector in reducing its carbon emissions.

Bespoke advice and consultation services for schools

Every school is unique and has different needs when it comes to energy efficiency and decarbonisation. That’s why our project managers provide bespoke advice and consultation services to help schools identify the most effective measures they can take to reduce their energy consumption and carbon emissions. Our team of experts have extensive experience in delivering energy-efficient solutions, and we are committed to working with schools to help them achieve their sustainability goals.

Recommendations to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions

During our recent assessment of local schools, we provided a range of ideas and recommendations to help them reduce their energy consumption and carbon emissions. For example, we suggested installing energy-efficient LED lighting, which uses up to 90% less energy than traditional lighting and upgrading insulation to reduce heat loss through walls and roofs. We also recommended installing air source heat pumps, which use renewable energy to provide heating and cooling and can significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions compared to traditional heating systems.

De-carbonisation at Chase Terrace

Learn how this school achieved huge energy savings with their renewables project.

Installation and maintenance of energy efficiency measures 

In addition to providing advice and consultation services, we also offer installation and maintenance services to ensure that schools can implement energy efficiency measures effectively and maintain them over time. Our team of engineers and technicians is highly skilled and experienced in delivering building services solutions, and we use the latest technologies and equipment to ensure that our installations are of the highest quality. 

Supporting schools on their journey towards net zero emissions 

We are proud to be supporting local schools on their journey towards net zero emissions through our participation in the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. By providing bespoke advice and consultation services, as well as installation and maintenance services, we help schools to identify the most effective measures they can take to reduce their carbon footprint and achieve their sustainability goals.  

If you are a school looking to reduce your energy consumption and carbon emissions, get in touch with us today to find out how we can help.