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NHS Trust to save £1.9 million a year with energy efficiency upgrade

Source: http://www.edie.net/

Salford Royal Hospital in Greater Manchester is expected to slash £1.9 million from its annual energy bill thanks to a new efficiency programme part-funded by the Green Investment Bank (GIB).As part of the upgrade, the energy centre at Salford Royal will undergo a full refresh, including the installation of a new 2.5MW Combined Heat and Power (CHP) engine. A series of energy reduction measures will also be installed such as LED lighting and the optimisation of the building management system.The GIB is committing £3.4m to the scheme alongside £3.5m from financial group DLL. The project was procured through the Carbon and Energy Fund (CEF) framework – a mechanism designed to fund, facilitate and manage complex energy infrastructure upgrades for the NHS and wider Public Sector.