What is the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme?

The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) provides grants for public sector bodies to fund energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation measures in public sector buildings such as schools, NHS hospitals and council buildings.

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) launched Phase one of the PSDS in autumn 2020 with a £1 billion grant fund to support the development of energy efficient and heat decarbonisation projects. 

Further phases have been completed since the original £1bn fund and the next phase of PSDS opens in September 2023. As with all previous phases, this will be run on a first come first served basis with the fund closing when applications have exceeded the amount in the fund. This makes it vital that public sector organisations ready to take that step to a low carbon heating future put a plan in place as early as possible in order to be fully prepared to submit their application as soon as the fund opens.

At Eddisons we have successfully supported many organisations with Salix-funded projects, from initial application through to project delivery. Contact us to discuss how we can assist with submitting your PSDS application this year.

How Eddisons can help

Eddisons provide full support and unrivalled experience with advising and delivering public sector projects, with an extensive track record of completing projects funded through Salix.

We take time to understand our clients’ requirements and develop appropriate and cost-effective solutions to deliver projects. Our specialist knowledge and technical expertise combine to provide a first class service.  As a leading firm in the UK market we have a national capability. We pride ourselves on delivering the very best service, with the utmost transparency, integrity and dedication.

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Did you know? In the last year we obtained over £40m for our clients for projects.

Why choose Eddisons to help deliver public sector projects?

 Long track record of delivering projects funded through Salix.

Highly experienced project management team with an in-depth knowledge of delivering public sector projects.

Single point of contact for all work on each site.

Competitive rates, well within the guidelines for PSDS projects.

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Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme - FAQs

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What is the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme?

The public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme is a £1bn grant fund aimed at helping public sector bodies fund energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation projects. It is part of the Chancellor’s ‘Plan for Jobs 2020’ undertaking to support recovery from COVID-19 in the UK economy.

The scheme supports the government’s net zero goals and is managed by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) delivery body Salix Finance.

Which public sector bodies can apply for the PSDS?

The public sector bodies listed below can apply for PSDS funding:

  • Central government departments and non-departmental public bodies
  • For central government departments where their roles are reserved, funding may be used for estates located within the UK.
  • Emergency services
  • Institutions of further and higher education
  • Local authorities
  • Maintained schools within the state education system, including academies, Multi-Academy Trusts and free schools
  • Nursery schools maintained by a local authority
  • NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts
  • Non-departmental public bodies

How does the scheme work?

The scheme is available for public sector non-domestic buildings for capital energy efficiency and head decarbonisation projects. It offers finance for up to 100% of the cost of capital energy saving projects meeting the criteria.

There are a range of categories within the PSDS – please see the Salix Finance website for more information.

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