{"id":1667,"date":"2026-04-09T08:40:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1667"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:40:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:48","slug":"liverpool-city-region-begins-phase-3c-of-5-4m-decarbonisation-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1667","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool City Region begins \u00a35.4m Decarbonisation 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>Liverpool City Region begins Phase 3C of \u00a35.4m Decarbonisation 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=\"Liverpool City Region begins Phase 3C of \u00a35.4m Decarbonisation 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\/liverpool-city-region-begins-phase-3c-of-5-4m-decarbonisation-transformation\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Liverpool City Region begins Phase 3C of \u00a35.4m Decarbonisation 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><em>The LCR Combined Authority is set to take a big step towards its net zero targets after work begins on the project, funded by the Public Sector Decarbonisation Fund. The scheme will deliver city region-wide energy efficiency improvements including Solar PV, Air Source Heat Pumps, and an extension to the Mersey Heat Network.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Wirral, Sefton, St Helens, Knowsley, and Liverpool are all set to benefit from a \u00a34.9m series of energy conservation projects at a range of council-owned buildings across the wider Liverpool City Region.<\/p>\n<p>Once complete, the project will cut carbon emissions by\u00a0more than 500 tonnes each year, which is the equivalent of 600 average UK homes\u2019 emissions.<\/p>\n<p>The project is being delivered by renewable energy company Vital Energi, which will install a blend of energy conservation measures, including solar PV panels, heat pumps, pipework insulation, double glazing and LED lighting upgrades. The project will also deliver additional connections to the Mersey Heat Network.<\/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\">For over a decade we\u2019ve been working with organisations across the Liverpool region to drive down their emissions but also lower their energy costs, and this is another fantastic addition to Liverpool\u2019s low-carbon landscape. One of the truly exciting things about this project is that we\u2019ll be working in partnership with the councils to benefit the local communities we\u2019re working in, by spending locally, creating local employment and skills development, and promoting health and well-being initiatives to create a strong, long-lasting legacy<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Andrew Wightman, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Regional Director, 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>Vital Energi and the LCR Combined Authority have worked with Knowsley Council, Wirral Council, and Liverpool City Council to identify which buildings will most benefit from the energy conservation measures, and after an extensive survey and energy audit, chose buildings at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wirral County Park<\/li>\n<li>Wirral &#8211; Landican Cemetery<\/li>\n<li>Knowsley \u2013 Prescott Soccer Centre<\/li>\n<li>Sefton \u2013 Bootle Library<\/li>\n<li>Sefton \u2013 Bootle Leisure Centre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, George\u2019s Dock and the Cunard Building will be connecting to the Mersey Heat Network.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the PSDS scheme, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is also exploring potential locations for ground and roof-mounted solar installations, to accelerate their journey to Net Zero by 2035.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Liverpool City Region begins Phase 3C of \u00a35.4m Decarbonisation Transformation The LCR Combined Authority is set to take a big step towards its net zero targets after work begins on the project, funded by the Public Sector Decarbonisation Fund. 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