{"id":1869,"date":"2026-04-09T08:41:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1869"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:41:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:41:56","slug":"vital-energi-secures-psds-4-funding-for-projects-worth-68m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1869","title":{"rendered":"Vital Energi secures PSDS 4 funding for projects worth \u00a368m"},"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 secures PSDS 4 funding for projects worth \u00a368m<\/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 secures PSDS 4 funding for projects worth \u00a368m\"><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-secures-psds-4-funding-for-projects-worth-68m\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Vital Energi secures PSDS 4 funding for projects worth \u00a368m\"><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>In the latest round of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), Vital Energi has supported clients across the country to fund renewable energy and heat network projects totalling \u00a368m, accelerating their journey to net zero.<\/p>\n<p>Vital Energi has successfully guided eight clients through the Phase 4 application process, securing \u00a355.6m in funding for their projects. Including previous rounds of PSDS, this brings the total funding they\u2019ve secured to an impressive \u00a3337.6m.<\/p>\n<p>Clients in this round are from the healthcare, local authority, and transport sectors, and these groundbreaking projects will generate combined annual carbon savings of almost 8,500 tonnes, and over \u00a31m in energy savings each year.<\/p>\n<p>The projects will harness the latest technology and include energy solutions such as large-scale heat pump systems, the connection of existing public sector buildings to heat networks, solar PV, and a host of energy conservation measures, from LED lighting upgrades to pipework insulation.<\/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\/123o0il2\/westminster-compressor-lift-queensway.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=133941033565230000\" alt=\"Westminster Compressor Lift Queensway\"><\/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 latest round of PSDS funding is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in leading the transition to a low carbon future. By helping clients secure \u00a355.6m for decarbonisation projects, we\u2019re not just supporting our clients to meet their decarbonisation targets, we\u2019re accelerating the UK\u2019s transition to a net zero future. These projects will deliver lasting environmental and financial benefits, and we\u2019re proud to play a key role in shaping a more sustainable public sector.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Phil Mottershead, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Project 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>PSDS is\u00a0a UK government initiative that provides grant funding to public sector organisations for energy efficiency and low carbon heating measures in their buildings.\u00a0Administered by\u00a0Salix Finance, the scheme aims to reduce carbon emissions from public buildings by 75% by 2037.<\/p>\n<p>PSDS 4 further advances the government\u2019s net zero and clean growth ambitions by prioritising funding for decarbonisation projects where heating systems are nearing the end of their operational life and require replacement.<\/p>\n<p>Vital Energi has the in-house capability to complete feasibility studies, surveys and data analysis required to develop a qualifying scheme. They have the expertise to optimise the solution to ensure the project has the best possible chance of securing grant funding, and self-deliver the construction, operation, and performance guarantee over the lifetime of the asset.<\/p>\n<p>PSDS is just one of the many funding pathways Vital Energi can support you with. If you&#8217;re planning a decarbonisation project, get in touch by emailing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#88fbe9e4edfbc8fee1fce9e4ede6edfaefe1a6ebe7a6fde3\"><span class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"1162707d746251677865707d747f746376783f727e3f647a\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/span>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Vital Energi secures PSDS 4 funding for projects worth \u00a368m In the latest round of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), Vital Energi has supported clients across the country to fund renewable energy and heat network projects totalling \u00a368m, accelerating their journey to net zero. 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