A major project to decarbonise North Tyneside General Hospital with the aim of reducing carbon emissions by 75% has been completed.

The £22M project was funded by the Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme which supports the delivery of the NHS ambitious goal to become net zero by 2040 and to reduce direct emissions from public sector buildings by at least 50% by 2032.

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, the estates and facilities subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, worked in partnership with Dalkia to deliver a range of energy efficiency and capital improvements across North Tyneside General Hospital.

This work was delivered under the Strategic Energy and Asset Management (SEAM) Framework, a multiple supplier framework for the provision of a raft of energy efficient technologies, practices and demand reduction for the public sector. Saving time and money, it allows organisations to quickly engage suppliers, and gives the option to scale up or down depending on end user demand.

The project included installing large-scale heat pumps, the installation of solar (PV) panels and the replacement of the steam system which provides heating for the hospital. The trust has also taken steps to upgrade its infrastructure through the installation of new transformers which are more energy efficient compared to the old ones. Additionally, two new substations have been built, forming a new high-voltage (HV) ring, installing a new switchgear to enhance the infrastructure’s reliance, and ensuring a reliable power supply.