{"id":1589,"date":"2026-04-09T08:40:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1589"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:40:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:16","slug":"ealing-hospital-cuts-greenhouse-gases-and-switches-to-cleaner-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1589","title":{"rendered":"Ealing Hospital cuts greenhouse gases and switches to cleaner energy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no\"><meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"><meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><title>Ealing Hospital cuts greenhouse gases and switches to cleaner energy<\/title><meta name=\"description\" content=\"Vital Energi and the NHS are partnering on a \u00a35.9m project at Ealing Hospital to cut carbon emissions by 900 tonnes per year through heat pumps and solar energy.\"><meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"><meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Ealing Hospital cuts greenhouse gases and switches to cleaner energy\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/ealing-hospital-cuts-greenhouse-gases-and-switches-to-cleaner-energy\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Ealing Hospital cuts greenhouse gases and switches to cleaner energy\"><meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p><span>A \u00a35.9m project to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy resilience is underway at Ealing Hospital in west London.\u00a0The work is expected to cut carbon emissions by around 900 tonnes per year and deliver financial saving of over \u00a3260K per year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Ealing Hospital is busy district general hospital in Southall west London, run by\u00a0North West\u00a0London University Healthcare NHS Trust.\u00a0The Trust is working with Vital Energi to design and install the major infrastructure upgrade needed to reduce emissions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<div class=\"wrap quote__wrap\">\n<div class=\"swiper-container js-simple-quotes\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">This project not only supports the Trust\u2019s journey to net zero, but also enhances energy resilience and patient comfort, two critical factors in a healthcare setting. We are integrating advanced technologies like heat pumps, solar photovoltaic panels and smart monitoring at Ealing Hospital. This will create a much more sustainable and efficient environment for staff, patients, and visitors.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Jack Tasker, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Account Manager, Vital Energi<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>The decarbonisation works at Ealing Hospital are expected to complete by April 2027.<\/p>\n<p><span>At the heart of the scheme is a 1MW air-to-water source heat pump system, designed to meet the fluctuating heating and cooling demands of a hospital environment. The cascading configuration of the heat pumps ensures enhanced reliability and redundancy, which is critical for maintaining stable conditions in sensitive areas such as operating theatres and intensive care units.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Energy conservation measures include upgrades to pipework and roof insulation, secondary side modifications to improve system efficiency, and upgrades to the Building Management System (BMS), including integration with Vital View for advanced monitoring and performance optimisation.<\/p>\n<p>A 100.35kWp solar PV array, comprising 223 panels installed across available roof spaces, will further contribute to the hospital\u2019s renewable energy generation.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, three aging gas boilers will be removed and replaced with three 1,500kW low temperature hot water (LTHW) boilers. The new LTHW system has been designed with future compatibility in mind, ensuring it is ready to integrate with potential heat networks should they become available in the area.<\/p>\n<p>The project is being funded through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, which\u00a0is\u00a0run by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The delivery and administrative body for the scheme is Salix.<\/p>\n<p>A \u2018groundbreaking\u2019 event was held on the 20 March to formally mark the start of works. Amongst those present was Cllr Paul Driscoll, Ealing\u00a0Council\u2019s\u00a0Cabinet Member for Climate Action.\u00a0Cllr Driscoll added:\u00a0\u201cWe are committed to making Ealing a carbon neutral borough by 2030. I am therefore delighted to learn of the decarbonising work underway at Ealing Hospital, which\u00a0will\u00a0make a significant contribution to our commitments. The climate crisis is\u00a0one of the defining issues of our time and\u00a0our local NHS Trust is\u00a0demonstrating\u00a0that\u00a0we all need to play our part.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/521j4f5t\/ealing-hospital-stakeholder-event-97.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=134188223199230000\" alt=\"Ealing Hospital Stakeholder Event (97)\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<div class=\"wrap quote__wrap\">\n<div class=\"swiper-container js-simple-quotes\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme funding plays a vital role in meeting the NHS net zero targets. Investment isn\u2019t just about cutting carbon &#8211; it\u2019s about creating healthier, more comfortable and energy-efficient buildings that support patient recovery and provide better spaces for staff to work and care.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Ian Rodger, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Director of public sector decarbonisation, Salix<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p><span>The Carbon and Energy Fund Framework\u00a0(CEF) is\u202fa specialised procurement framework\u00a0that\u00a0supports complex energy upgrades across the public sector.\u00a0CEF project manager Will Fairclough said:\u00a0\u201c<\/span><span>The\u00a0project\u00a0work at Ealing\u00a0includes crucial resilience upgrade works for\u00a0the hospital,\u00a0which will\u00a0significantly improve\u00a0its\u00a0energy efficiency.\u00a0The project team\u00a0at Salix and Vital\u00a0Energi\u00a0are\u00a0bringing innovation\u00a0to\u00a0Ealing\u00a0Hospital\u00a0and look forward to integrating future technologies into the Trust\u2019s\u00a0estate.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Ealing Hospital cuts greenhouse gases and switches to cleaner energy A \u00a35.9m project to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy resilience is underway at Ealing Hospital in west London.\u00a0The work is expected to cut carbon emissions by around 900 tonnes per year and deliver financial saving of over \u00a3260K per year. 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