{"id":1720,"date":"2026-04-09T08:41:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1720"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:41:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:41:05","slug":"powys-teaching-health-board-prescribe-4-2m-in-energy-upgrades-across-12-healthcare-facilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1720","title":{"rendered":"Powys Teaching Health Board Prescribe \u00a34.2m In Energy Upgrades"},"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>Powys Teaching Health Board Prescribe \u00a34.2m In Energy Upgrades Across 12 Healthcare Facilities<\/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=\"Powys Teaching Health Board Prescribe \u00a34.2m In Energy Upgrades Across 12 Healthcare Facilities\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/powys-teaching-health-board-prescribe-4-2m-in-energy-upgrades-across-12-healthcare-facilities\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Powys Teaching Health Board Prescribe \u00a34.2m In Energy Upgrades Across 12 Healthcare Facilities\"><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>Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) are undertaking a \u00a34.2m energy revolution at seven of their hospitals which will see their carbon emissions reduced by an estimated 350 tonnes per year.<\/p>\n<p>The project is possible due to funding from the Welsh Government.\u00a0 The project is set to significantly reduce energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and improve the overall environment for both patients and staff.<\/p>\n<p>Measures undertaken will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Installation of roof-mounted solar panels<\/li>\n<li>Upgrades to building management systems (BMS) for enhanced remote monitoring and heating control<\/li>\n<li>Improvements to roof and pipework insulation<\/li>\n<li>Implementation of LED lighting systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/m25nh4yu\/brecon-war-memorial.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=133783900721770000\" alt=\"Brecon War Memorial\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__text-container\">\n<p>Brecon War Memorial Hospital &#8211; One of the Health Board&#8217;s facilities which will benefit from the energy upgrades<\/p>\n<\/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\">This significant investment from Welsh Government for the Re:fit Cymru framework will act to enable energy efficiencies and deliver decarbonisation benefits across the Health Board estate in Powys. We look forward to working closely with Vital Energi in this exciting programme of activity, which will improve patient and staff environments, make an important contribution towards meeting the organisation\u2019s Decarbonisation Strategic Action Plan objectives and make financial savings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Wayne Tannahill &#8211; PTHB, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Associate Director of Capital, Estates &amp; Property<\/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<h2 class=\"rich-text-case-study__title rte__title\">About The Project<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to strong carbon savings, the energy reductions will deliver over \u00a3415,000 in savings and Vital Energi are providing an energy performance contract, which guarantees key performance indicators such as carbon and energy savings.<\/p>\n<p>Mark Williams, Partnerships Director at Vital Energi, expressed enthusiasm for the project: &#8220;By partnering with Powys Teaching Health Board through the RE:FIT framework, Vital Energi is implementing guaranteed energy conservation measures that deliver both financial savings and significant carbon emission reductions. Together, we&#8217;re paving the way for a more sustainable healthcare system in Wales.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The energy efficiency improvements will be implemented across twelve key healthcare facilities in Powys, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Breconshire War Memorial Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Bronllys Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Bro Ddyfi Community Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Knighton Community Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Llanidloes War Memorial Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Welshpool Health Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Ystradgynlais Community Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Work is scheduled to commence in December and continue until July 2025, with a phased approach across the specified sites.<\/p>\n<p>This is an exciting collaboration between Vital Energi, Powys Teaching Health Board, and the Welsh Government which demonstrates a shared commitment to creating energy-efficient, environmentally friendly healthcare facilities that benefit both patients and the planet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Powys Teaching Health Board Prescribe \u00a34.2m In Energy Upgrades Across 12 Healthcare Facilities Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) are undertaking a \u00a34.2m energy revolution at seven of their hospitals which will see their carbon emissions reduced by an estimated 350 tonnes per year. 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