NetZero Collective supports Crawley Borough Council decarbonisation strategy
NetZero Collective has provided advice and support to Crawley Borough Council to help them secure grant funding for the development of a decarbonisation strategy for 13 high-energy consumption assets.
NetZero Collective supported the funding bid, and the subsequent grant funding will now enable them to deliver the six-month contract to undertake heat loss calculations, SBEM modelling, deliver bespoke heat decarbonisation plans, and create plans to incorporate low-carbon heating alternatives, like air and ground source heat pumps, across various non-domestic sites.
The consultancy will also provide rigorous feasibility assessments and investment grade audits to identify cost-effective energy-saving measures, whilst taking two of the sites to detailed designs to facilitate future works.
The grant was awarded as part of the Phase 5 Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund. The fund is run by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and delivered by Salix Finance.
The project will deliver actionable and affordable retrofit measures to support the council in its journey towards net zero across its commercial portfolio, positioning them to be ready to apply for further Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme funding for future projects.
Neil Waite, Director at NetZero Collective, said:
“NetZero Collective has a proven track record of supporting successful grant applications, and we were pleased to secure these funds for Crawley Borough Council.
“The grant is a significant step forward in our partnership with Crawley Borough Council, allowing us to develop a robust decarbonisation strategy for them that will not only reduce carbon emissions but also enhance the energy efficiency of key community assets.
“We are committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions that will pave the way for Crawley Borough Council to achieve its decarbonisation goals."
Councillor Bob Noyce, Cabinet member for environment, sustainability and climate change at Crawley Borough Council, said:
“Reducing carbon emissions is a priority for us. These centres have old, outdated heating systems and this grant funding will allow us to look at models for the future. Not only will this reduce our carbon footprint but also ensure that they are much more cost effective in the future.”
Christopher Masters, programme manager at Salix Finance said:
“The Low Carbon Skills Fund means that public sector organisations can move forward with robust heat decarbonisation plans which provide a real insight into decarbonisation measures required for sites.
“We are delighted to be able to deliver this funding and look forward to seeing how Crawley Borough Council progress with work at the 13 sites earmarked as part of this project.
“The council has ambitious net zero targets, and we look forward to being part of that journey.”
Following the recent acquisition of Liberty by Wates Group Ltd in October, NetZero Collective will continue to operate under its own name as part of Wates Property Services, providing support to organisations with retrofitting and decarbonisation advice and solutions.
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