Phase 3b Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme

Tools and resources

Supporting information guidance

You can download a copy of the Phase 3b Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Supporting Information Guidance below. This is a document created by Salix energy and carbon technical team and is designed to support Applicants as they prepare their Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme application.

Application Portal questions

You can download a copy of the Phase 3b Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Application Portal questions below.

Biomass Boilers Applicant Guidance

This guidance can help you understand the supporting information that will make a high-quality and complete application for funding for biomass boilers.

Heat Network Applicant Guidance

We have created this Applicant guidance to walk you through the supporting information that will make a high-quality and complete heat network application. 

 Heat Pump - Air to Air System Applicant Guidance 

We have created this guide to walk you through the supporting information that will make a high-quality and complete air-to-air heat pump application.  

Heat Pump - Air to Water System Applicant Guidance 

We have created this guide to walk you through the supporting information that will make a high-quality and complete air to water heat pump application. 

Heat Networks 

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (formerly the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) has kindly shared this heat network guidance. This is regularly reviewed and updated with new developments. Salix is happy to post this link which may help Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Applicants gain more information on heat network policy, guidance and schemes. 

Monitoring and Verification Guidance  

This guidance is a short summary of the information required for the monitoring and verification question of the Application Form.  

Building Fabric Tool Insulation 

This tool is intended for use by clients that are looking to complete building fabric insulation projects. 

Peak Building Heat Loss Calculation Tool 

This tool provides an estimation for the peak heat loss of a building. The peak heat loss through the building fabric can give an indicative heat pump size. 

Risk Register 

As part of applications, clients must attach a risk register, this tool is a template that clients can use, to identify and mitigate key project risks. 

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