{"id":1636,"date":"2026-04-09T08:40:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1636"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:40:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:35","slug":"hereford-ambulance-hub-set-to-undergo-1-3m-green-energy-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1636","title":{"rendered":"Hereford Ambulance Hub set to undergo \u00a31.3m green energy transformation"},"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>Hereford Ambulance Hub set to undergo \u00a31.3m green energy transformation<\/title><meta name=\"description\" content=\"\"><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=\"Hereford Ambulance Hub set to undergo \u00a31.3m green energy transformation\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/hereford-ambulance-hub-set-to-undergo-1-3m-green-energy-transformation\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Hereford Ambulance Hub set to undergo \u00a31.3m green energy transformation\"><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 class=\"rich-text-pumps__text rte__text\">Vital Energi has partnered with West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) to complete a major \u00a31.3m energy efficiency upgrade at Hereford Ambulance Hub.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Funded through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), the project will introduce a range of green energy solutions to reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs.<\/p>\n<p>Key improvements that will be made as part of this upgrade include the removal of old oil-fired heating system which will be an energy efficient heat-pump based air conditioning system which will provide both low carbon heating and cooling to the ambulance hub. \u00a0The generation of heating and cooling will be optimised by way of smart control system which will ensure optimum comfort conditions are maintained at maximum generation efficiencies.<\/p>\n<p>Windows and doors will be replaced to improve energy performance of the buildings, along with roofing upgrades in order to facilitate the installation of rooftop 106.58kW solar PV system which will allow for independent on-site electricity generation. A 50kW \/ 128kWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) will also be installed to store the energy generated by the solar panels for use at night.<\/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\">\u201cWe&#8217;re excited to be helping Hereford Ambulance Station take this important step toward a greener future. By upgrading end of life oil-fired equipment with renewable energy, we are reducing the site\u2019s carbon footprint and cutting energy costs, and we\u2019ll work hard to ensure minimal disruption so the station can continue to operate as normal.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">John Runniff, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Account Development Director at 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>WMAS Head of Fleet and Facilities Management, Tony Page, said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a Trust, we are committed to reducing our carbon emissions. 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