The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has received £2.7m in funding under the Public Services Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) launched by Salix on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
This funding is a crucial step forward in LSE’s Sustainability Strategic Plan – accelerating the further decarbonisation of the university’s buildings; in alignment with the ambitious targets set by the UK Government to reduce carbon emissions.
LSE commissioned professional services company Turner & Townsend to undertake energy and carbon assessments of key operational buildings across the School’s estate. Leveraging guidance provided by PSDS and drawing upon Turner & Townsend’s expertise, LSE have identified two sites that will be developed with the funding – the Lionel Robbins Building, which houses the LSE Library, and Connaught House. The planned renovations will include the installations of state-of-the-art air source heat pumps and enhancements to existing solar panels and LED lighting circuits.
The total estimated value of the proposed development is £4,782,722 with LSE being granted £2,697,890 from the PSDS fund. LSE will match-fund the balance. This financial support will be instrumental in phasing out fossil-fuel-based heating at the two identified sites – advancing LSE’s goal of ‘reaching net-zero and reducing our direct environmental impact’ as affirmed in LSE’s Sustainability Strategic Plan.
