{"id":1828,"date":"2026-04-09T08:41:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1828"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:41:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:41:42","slug":"vital-energi-build-a-sustainable-future-for-coventry-hospitals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1828","title":{"rendered":"Vital Energi build a sustainable future for Coventry hospitals"},"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>Vital Energi build a sustainable future for Coventry hospitals<\/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=\"Vital Energi build a sustainable future for Coventry hospitals\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/vital-energi-build-a-sustainable-future-for-coventry-hospitals\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Vital Energi build a sustainable future for Coventry hospitals\"><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><strong>Vital Energi are delivering financial savings of \u00a31.6m a year for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW), money that will be used to improve patient care.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They have also helped reduce the carbon footprint of UHCW\u2019s two hospital sites by 4,125 tonnes a year after installing future-proof energy generation equipment.<\/p>\n<p>The project, which was delivered under the Carbon and Energy Fund (CEF), involved significant restructuring works of University Hospital Coventry\u2019s main clinical waste compound to be able to accept the new 3.3MW CHP and all ancillary equipment. New accommodation was constructed to relocate and store medical sharps cabinets, and a new delivery area built to redirect deliveries of clean linen and the removal of all site laundry.<\/p>\n<p>Vital Energi also completed upgrades to the BMS system at the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby and upgraded over 2,000 lighting fittings to new efficient LED bulbs.<\/p>\n<p>Work commenced in August 2019 and carried on through the pandemic. During this time, the biggest vaccine campaign in NHS history launched, and\u00a0University Hospital\u00a0administered the UK&#8217;s first ever Covid jab on 8th December last year.<\/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 overcame a number of challenges during construction, such as maintaining the waste compound operational activities in a safe and efficient manner while building works were carried out in proximity. We also maintained a good workflow through the project despite the Covid-19 pandemic hitting at a critical point in the schedule. We\u2019re delighted that the energy project programme was a success and the Trust are now gaining the benefits of the integrated energy solutions which are paving the way to a low carbon future for both hospitals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Steve Black, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Vital&#8217;s Account Director who led the project<\/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>UHCW Sustainable Development Manager, Clive Robinson, said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Trust is pleased with the energy saving solutions provided by Vital Energi, the savings both financial and in carbon emissions are part of our journey towards net zero.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDelivering a complex project such as this on a busy hospital site with minimal disruption was a credit to all involved.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All teams involved in the project from Vital Energi, the Trust, the PFI, and all subcontractors, worked closely together to ensure a successful outcome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Vital Energi build a sustainable future for Coventry hospitals Vital Energi are delivering financial savings of \u00a31.6m a year for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW), money that will be used to improve patient care. 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